15 Apartments for rent in Shady Spring, WV

A small town in West Virginia, Shady Spring has slightly less than 4,000 residents. Middle-aged professionals will fit right in, as they make up an above-average percentage of the community, while young adults account for a smaller percentage of the town. Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 19% of residents rent. With an average rent of $896 a month, exceeding the state average by $189 per month, relatively high rent costs could be playing a role in the higher levels of ownership.

Many Shady Spring residents work in one of two industries: healthcare and retail. Combined, these industries account for 17% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's residents work in sales, as 8% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. With an average annual income of just over $76,000, Shady Spring workers earn around $20,000 more than their peers elsewhere in West Virginia. However, the town's average income is fairly average compared to the national level of $73,345. Compared to the West Virginia average, Shady Spring has a high concentration of residents older than 25 with advanced degrees, as 8% have earned a Master's or a Doctorate. Additionally, 12% have earned a Bachelor's degree.

Shady Spring has an average commute time of about 27 minutes. Many residents (41%) drive their car to work, while public transit is not used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.