Living in Shenandoah Retreat, Virginia

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shenandoah Retreat · Census data 2020–2024

Shenandoah Retreat has 592 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $96,591 (4% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $409,100.

Shenandoah Retreat is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Shenandoah Retreat at a glance

Population
592
Median age
43.7State: 39
Median household income
$96,591State: $93,170
Median home value
$409,100State: $383,700
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
Average commute
29 min

Is Shenandoah Retreat a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 0.2%.

Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Shenandoah Retreat

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shenandoah Retreat the median home value is $409,100, 23% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,914 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Shenandoah Retreat$409,100
Virginia$383,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Virginia$1,579
United States$1,413

Shenandoah Retreat median household income

The median household income in Shenandoah Retreat is $96,591 and the income per person is $45,799. 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).

Median household income

Shenandoah Retreat$96,591
Virginia$93,170
United States$80,734

Housing in Shenandoah Retreat: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
240
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1973
Average household size
2.47

Shenandoah Retreat demographics

Population
592
Median age
43.7
Under 18
23.5%
65 and older
20.3%
Households
240
Foreign-born
4.7%
Veterans
2.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White97%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shenandoah Retreat ›

Education in Shenandoah Retreat

33.4% of adults 25 and older in Shenandoah Retreat have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 15.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Shenandoah Retreat33.4%
Virginia42.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Shenandoah Retreat

Unemployment rate
4.3%State: 4.3%
Average commute
29 minState: 27 min
Work from home
18.6%
Drive alone
65.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
94.2%

Shenandoah Retreat vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Shenandoah Retreat592$96,591$409,100—
Round Hill678$127,266$653,600$1,390
Shannondale3,465$80,000$293,600$1,269
Berryville4,707$102,788$550,500$1,443
Purcellville8,973$165,121$654,200$2,222
Hillsboro141$97,438$631,900—
Charles Town7,337$89,263$377,700$1,115
Hamilton589$141,250$531,300$1,500
Boyce891$88,616$425,000$1,375

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Living in Shenandoah Retreat: FAQ

What is the median household income in Shenandoah Retreat, VA?

The median household income in Shenandoah Retreat is $96,591, 4% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Shenandoah Retreat?

The median home value in Shenandoah Retreat is $409,100, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.

Is Shenandoah Retreat, VA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Virginia median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 0.2%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.

What is the median age in Shenandoah Retreat?

The median age in Shenandoah Retreat is 43.7 years (Virginia: 39).

How long is the commute in Shenandoah Retreat?

The average commute to work in Shenandoah Retreat is 29 minutes; 18.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Shenandoah Retreat?

The unemployment rate in Shenandoah Retreat is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Shenandoah Retreat?

33.4% of adults in Shenandoah Retreat have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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