At a Glance
Median Income
$48,674
$36,187 per capita
Home Value
$79,500
Zillow: $91,664
Bachelor's Degree+
3.0%
75.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
24.0% smoking rate
How Shrewsbury Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shrewsbury's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shrewsbury a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shrewsbury residents earn a median household income of $48,674 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,187. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,860 business establishments, including 428 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shrewsbury is $79,500 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $91,664. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
3.0% of adults in Shrewsbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
75.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shrewsbury has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population329
Median Age67.5 yrs
Density1,134/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$48,674
Per Capita$36,187
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$14,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$91,664
Housing Units172
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking24.0%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death14,979/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation615 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.0%
High School+75.5%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Broadband77.4%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Shrewsbury was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 428 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.