Shinnston, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Marion County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,198
Population
1,316/sq mi density
$63,750
Median Income
$31,589 per capita
$135,500
Home Value
$134,929 Zillow
$940
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,500 home value, $940/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$135,500
52% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$940/mo
19% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
75.7%
16% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,034
Median year built: 1953
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$135,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$134,929
Redfin Median Sale
$90,000
Median Sale Price
$90,000
Median List Price
$20,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
75.7%
Owner-Occupied
24.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$714/mo
1 Bedroom
$766/mo
2 Bedroom
$945/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,231/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,380/mo
Census median rent:
$940/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$90,000
Median Days on Market
123 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$46
Active Inventory
2
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1953
Average age of housing stock: 73 years
Homeownership Rate
75.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $135,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $134,929 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $90,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $90,000 |
| Median List Price | $20,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $46 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $940 |
| FMR Studio | $714 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $766 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $945 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,231 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,380 |
Market
| Days on Market | 123 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 2 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $46 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 75.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 75.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,034 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
| Rent Burden | 28.4% |