At a Glance
Median Income
$70,469
$32,871 per capita
Home Value
$84,300
Zillow: $242,130
Median Rent
$1,115/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
18.7% smoking rate
How Shawsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shawsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shawsville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shawsville residents earn a median household income of $70,469 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,871. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,613 business establishments, including 229 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shawsville is $84,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,130. Median rent is $1,115/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
11.5% of adults in Shawsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shawsville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,725
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density725/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,469
Per Capita$32,871
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty14.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,169
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,300
Rent$1,115
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$242,130
Housing Units624
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death6,130/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation1,525 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Shawsville was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 229 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.