Why Live in Shoals
Shoals, located in Huntington, West Virginia, offers a diverse range of housing options, from rural properties to newer developments along Route 75. Home styles include ranch-style and contemporary homes, with many newer properties featuring brick facades and large lots. The neighborhood also includes sections of manufactured homes, such as those in Birchwood Mobile Home Park. Shoals is safer than the national average, with a crime score lower than the national average. Outdoor activities are abundant, with Twelvepole Creek nearby and Beech Fork Lake less than 10 miles away, providing fishing, boating, and trails within Beech Fork State Park. For golf enthusiasts, Creekside Golf Course and Sugarwood Golf Club are just 3 miles east in Lavalette. The YMCA of Huntington offers indoor recreation with fitness classes, an indoor pool, and more. Lavalette, about 3 miles away, provides shopping and dining options, including local favorites like Gabby's 152 Tortilla Street and Tudor’s Biscuit World. Shoals is conveniently located within the Tri-State Area, allowing easy access to Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Huntington is 8 miles north, and Ashland, Kentucky, is 20 miles west. The Huntington Tri-State Airport is just over 7 miles away. Students in Shoals attend Buffalo Elementary School and Buffalo Middle School, both highly rated, while Spring Valley High School offers a dual enrollment program with Marshall University.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shoals a good place to live?
Shoals is a good place to live. Shoals is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. It has a median age of 43. The average household income is $86,058 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 7.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Shoals are home owners, with 26.7% of residents renting and 73.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Shoals can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Shoals neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Shoals?
The median home price in Shoals is $154,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $31,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $790 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $34K a year to afford the median home price in Shoals. The average household income in Shoals is $86K.
What are the best public schools in Shoals?
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Home Trends in Shoals, WV
On average, homes in Shoals, Huntington sell after 140 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Shoals, Huntington over the last 12 months is $205,000, up 28% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$205,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$141,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$97
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$154,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
10%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
28%