Shinnston, WV Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 1,103 housing units in Shinnston.
This represents a 5.1% decline from 1,162 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 1,103 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Shinnston is about 75.2%.
Shinnston's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 11%.
Average household size is 2.34 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Shinnston were built after 1955.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.70% |
| One Bedroom | 9.20% |
| Two Bedrooms | 34.30% |
| Three Bedrooms | 41% |
| Four Bedrooms | 13.10% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.60% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
| Median year structure was built | 1956 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $64,000 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $41,300 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.86 |
| Median year structure was built | 1952 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $325 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 3.90% |
| Home Equity Loan | 3.40% |
| Simple Mortgage | 43.60% |
| Debt Free | 49.10% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 16.1% |
