Shawsville is a small town of 1,529 in Virginia, with a median household income of $68,684
and a 3.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Shawsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Shawsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Shawsville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.7
Shawsville's overall cost of living index is 90.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Shawsville costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Shawsville, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$85,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$980
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$68,684
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Shawsville's violent crime rate is 204.0 per 100,000 residents
— 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
204.0 /100k
Property Crime
1211.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Shawsville is served primarily by Montgomery County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Shawsville, VA
National Avg
School District
Montgomery County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
11
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Shawsville sees average highs of 41.5°F in January
and 81.6°F in July,
with 41.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.4 inches of snow per year.
Shawsville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Shawsville roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $85,400 and median rent is $980/month.
Shawsville's violent crime rate is 204.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1211.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Shawsville are operated by Montgomery County Public Schools.
The district has 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 8.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Shawsville, VA has a population of 1,529, a median household income of $68,684, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Shawsville averages 41.5°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.7 inches
with about 18.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Shawsville, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24162.
The population of Shawsville, Virginia is 1,529 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Shawsville: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $85,400, median household income $68,684, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Shawsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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