Cost of Living in Shady Spring, WV

Population 3,455 · West Virginia · Data vintage 2023

66
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in Shady Spring can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $192,000 against $70,792 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country. At 6.5%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Located 120 miles northwest of Winston-Salem, Shady Spring is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 8% lower than Winston-Salem's $208,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 63
Rent 70

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Shady Spring

The median home value in Shady Spring is $192,000 — 37% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $923/month, 30% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $70,792/year is 5% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average of 4.8%. West Virginia's top state income tax rate is 6.5% and the combined sales tax is 6.4%. The climate averages highs of 62.3°F and lows of 43.5°F, with about 55.9" of annual snowfall. Overall, Shady Spring has a cost of living index of 66 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 34% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$192,000
37% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$199,181
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$923/mo
30% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.3x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$658
1 BR
$729
2 BR
$883
3 BR
$1,182
4 BR
$1,304
Owner-occupied 90.7%
Renter-occupied 9.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$923
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,537/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
30.1 min
11% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.3%
Carpooled
8.9%
Walked
0.9%
Work from home
8.2%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 6.5%
Total Sales Tax 6.4%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.4%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$70,792
5% below avg
Per Capita Income
$36,430
Unemployment Rate
6.5%
35% above avg
Poverty Rate
16.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.7%
Graduate degree 8.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.3
Male median age 43.5
Female median age 38.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
62.3°F
Avg Low
43.5°F
Annual Precip
43.5"
Annual Snowfall
55.9"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 414453647278818074645344
Low °F 242733435159626155443528
Precip" 3.133.124.033.584.684.305.003.683.202.732.803.29
Snow" 15.515.28.91.50.00.00.00.00.01.42.311.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Shady Spring, WV?

Shady Spring has a cost index of 66 (100 = national average). It is 34% below the national average.

What is average rent in Shady Spring, WV?

The median gross rent in Shady Spring is $923 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Shady Spring?

The median home value in Shady Spring is $192,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Shady Spring?

The median household income in Shady Spring is $70,792 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Shady Spring, WV?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Shady Spring is 6.4%. The West Virginia state income tax top rate is 6.5%.

Is Shady Spring, WV affordable?

Yes, Shady Spring is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 66 — about 34% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Shady Spring?

Shady Spring has average high temperatures of 62.3°F and average lows of 43.5°F. Annual precipitation is 43.5". Average annual snowfall is 55.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Shady Spring at a Glance

Population
3,455
Median Income
$70,792
Home Value
$192,000
Median Rent
$923/mo
Unemployment
6.5%
Avg High Temp
62.3°F
Sales Tax
6.4%
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