At a Glance
Median Income
$83,986
$42,082 per capita
Home Value
$173,300
Zillow: $289,207
Median Rent
$937/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,689/100K
2,417/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.0%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Shields Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shields's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shields 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
Shields residents earn a median household income of $83,986 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,082. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,966 business establishments, including 417 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shields is $173,300 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,207. Median rent is $937/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Shields reports 1,689 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 344% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,417/100K.
Education
32.0% of adults in Shields hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shields has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population7,276
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density923/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,986
Per Capita$42,082
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$11,010M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,300
Rent$937
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$289,207
Housing Units3,263
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent1,689/100K
Property2,417/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,742/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation603 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed171 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Shields was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 171 Mbps.
There are 417 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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