Living in Shady Spring, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shady Spring · Census data 2020–2024
Shady Spring has 3,381 residents with a median age of 45.8. The median household income is $67,407 (13% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $188,900, the median rent is $844/month.
Shady Spring at a glance
- Population
- 3,381
- Median age
- 45.8State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $67,407State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $188,900State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $844/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 90.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Shady Spring a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Shady Spring
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shady Spring the median home value is $188,900, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $844 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,198 a month in housing costs.
Shady Spring median household income
The median household income in Shady Spring is $67,407 and the income per person is $39,082. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Shady Spring: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,588
- Owner-occupied
- 90.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.3%
- Vacant
- 15.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.52
Shady Spring demographics
- Population
- 3,381
- Median age
- 45.8
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 1,341
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shady Spring ›
Education in Shady Spring
24.8% of adults 25 and older in Shady Spring have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shady Spring
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 86.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82%
Shady Spring vs nearby towns
More for people moving to Shady Spring
Shady Spring ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Shady Spring: FAQ
What is the median household income in Shady Spring, WV?
The median household income in Shady Spring is $67,407, 13% higher than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Shady Spring?
The median home value in Shady Spring is $188,900, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Shady Spring?
The median gross rent in Shady Spring is $844 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Shady Spring, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 13.8%. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Shady Spring?
The median age in Shady Spring is 45.8 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Shady Spring?
The average commute to work in Shady Spring is 27 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shady Spring?
The unemployment rate in Shady Spring is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shady Spring?
24.8% of adults in Shady Spring have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: