Living in Shenandoah Shores, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shenandoah Shores · Census data 2020–2024
Shenandoah Shores has 611 residents with a median age of 29. The median household income is $95,273 (about the same as the Virginia median), the median home value is $273,900, the median rent is $1,520/month.
Shenandoah Shores is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Shenandoah Shores at a glance
- Population
- 611
- Median age
- 29State: 39
- Median household income
- $95,273State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $273,900State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,520/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 57%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.2%
- Average commute
- 44 min
Is Shenandoah Shores a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Virginia median; home values 29% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 44 minutes; unemployment of 12.2%; a poverty rate of 24.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Shenandoah Shores
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shenandoah Shores the median home value is $273,900, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,520 per month, which is 21.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,716 a month in housing costs.
Shenandoah Shores median household income
The median household income in Shenandoah Shores is $95,273 and the income per person is $28,549. 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Shenandoah Shores: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 279
- Owner-occupied
- 57%
- Renter-occupied
- 43%
- Vacant
- 20.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.74
Shenandoah Shores demographics
- Population
- 611
- Median age
- 29
- Under 18
- 35.7%
- 65 and older
- 0.5%
- Households
- 223
- Foreign-born
- 16%
- Veterans
- 0.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shenandoah Shores ›
Education in Shenandoah Shores
30.2% of adults 25 and older in Shenandoah Shores have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shenandoah Shores
- Unemployment rate
- 12.2%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 44 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 59.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Shenandoah Shores vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah Shores | 611 | $95,273 | $273,900 | $1,520 |
| Apple Mountain Lake | 1,671 | $131,799 | $369,700 | $1,669 |
| Front Royal | 15,296 | $64,838 | $314,400 | $1,135 |
| Skyland Estates | 620 | $114,037 | $358,500 | — |
| Shenandoah Farms | 4,179 | $98,750 | $280,700 | $1,765 |
| Chester Gap | 726 | $69,063 | $292,600 | $857 |
| Middletown | 1,786 | $60,288 | $331,600 | $798 |
| Boyce | 891 | $88,616 | $425,000 | $1,375 |
| Stephens City | 2,393 | $102,593 | $325,100 | $1,210 |
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What is the median household income in Shenandoah Shores, VA?
The median household income in Shenandoah Shores is $95,273, about the same as 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 Shores?
The median home value in Shenandoah Shores is $273,900, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Shenandoah Shores?
The median gross rent in Shenandoah Shores is $1,520 per month, about 21.6% of household income.
Is Shenandoah Shores, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Virginia median; home values 29% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 44 minutes; unemployment of 12.2%; a poverty rate of 24.2%.
What is the median age in Shenandoah Shores?
The median age in Shenandoah Shores is 29 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Shenandoah Shores?
The average commute to work in Shenandoah Shores is 44 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shenandoah Shores?
The unemployment rate in Shenandoah Shores is 12.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shenandoah Shores?
30.2% of adults in Shenandoah Shores 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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