At a Glance
Median Income
$63,750
$31,589 per capita
Home Value
$135,500
Zillow: $134,929
Median Rent
$940/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
118/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
17.9% smoking rate
How Shinnston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shinnston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shinnston 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
Shinnston residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,589. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,724 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shinnston is $135,500 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,929. Median rent is $940/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Shinnston reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 118/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in Shinnston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shinnston has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,198
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,316/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$31,589
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$3,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,500
Rent$940
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$134,929
Housing Units1,034
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property118/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,153/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
Elevation1,100 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Shinnston was founded in 1778.
The median home in Shinnston was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.