Livability Score

81
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Sunset Drive-In
Cinema
Food and Drink (4) F
Gibby's Ice Cream and Grill
Fast Food
Michelle's Hot Spot
Bar
East of Chicago Pizza
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Price Cutter
Grocery Store
Parks (1) F
Lumberport Park
Park
Shops (4) F
Hammer's Market
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
All Seasons Florist & Gift Shop
Florist
GoMart
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Dairy Mart
Convenience Store
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commute B

Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Shinnston.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations
B+
Shinnston Price Cutter
Bus Stop
City Park / North Street
Bus Stop
Chelsea Green Apartments
Bus Stop
Shinnston McDonald's
Bus Stop
Route 19 Dollar General
Bus Stop
Lumberport
Bus Stop
Lumberport Volunteer Fire Department
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Shinnston is 87/100 - which is 2% higher than West Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
B-
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crime A+

Shinnston crime rates are 612 per 100k, which is 59% lower than West Virginia
Property Crime
499 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
113 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment C+

The median income in Shinnston is $59,215 - which is 39% higher than West Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$59,215
D+
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
A-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Minigh Family Dentistry
Dentist
Lumberport Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Lumberport Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Shinnston home prices are $111,200 - which is 4% higher than West Virginia
Home Price
$111,200
F
Home Appreciation Rate
15%
A
Home Affordability
1.9x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools D

The Shinnston graduation rate is 83% - which is 5% higher than West Virginia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
83%
C-
Elementary Schools (2) F
Big Elm Elementary School
Lincoln Middle School
Lumberport Elementary School
High Schools (1) D-
Lincoln High School
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ratings A+

Shinnston has an overall rating of 88% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
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Shinnston Area Facts

  • Shinnston has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Shinnston crime rates are 59% lower than the West Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Shinnston is 2% higher than the West Virginia average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Shinnston? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lumberport Park

      Entertainment

      Sunset Drive-In

      Food & Drink

      Gibby's Ice Cream and Grill
      Michelle's Hot Spot
      East of Chicago Pizza
      McDonald's
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Shinnston? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Shinnston.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Shinnston a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors