Living in Shenandoah, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shenandoah · Census data 2020–2024
Shenandoah has 2,888 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $71,458 (23% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $212,600, the median rent is $1,093/month.
Shenandoah at a glance
- Population
- 2,888
- Median age
- 37State: 39
- Median household income
- $71,458State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $212,600State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,093/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 76.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.9%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Shenandoah a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Shenandoah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shenandoah the median home value is $212,600, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,093 per month, which is 21% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,523 a month in housing costs.
Shenandoah median household income
The median household income in Shenandoah is $71,458 and the income per person is $28,996. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Shenandoah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,128
- Owner-occupied
- 76.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.6%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.92
Shenandoah demographics
- Population
- 2,888
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 990
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shenandoah ›
Education in Shenandoah
7.9% of adults 25 and older in Shenandoah have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 0.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shenandoah
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.3%
Shenandoah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah | 2,888 | $71,458 | $212,600 | $1,093 |
| Elkton | 3,006 | $62,031 | $246,800 | $821 |
| Massanutten | 2,261 | $108,207 | $396,900 | $998 |
| Stanley | 2,034 | $54,301 | $211,000 | $841 |
| McGaheysville | 1,327 | $66,761 | $315,700 | $1,456 |
| New Market | 2,342 | $51,410 | $272,900 | $919 |
| Broadway | 4,273 | $64,669 | $284,300 | $1,095 |
| Massanetta Springs | 6,358 | $114,737 | $467,700 | $1,822 |
| Timberville | 3,036 | $59,909 | $231,000 | $970 |
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What is the median household income in Shenandoah, VA?
The median household income in Shenandoah is $71,458, 23% lower 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?
The median home value in Shenandoah is $212,600, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Shenandoah?
The median gross rent in Shenandoah is $1,093 per month, about 21% of household income.
Is Shenandoah, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Virginia median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
What is the median age in Shenandoah?
The median age in Shenandoah is 37 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Shenandoah?
The average commute to work in Shenandoah is 32 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shenandoah?
The unemployment rate in Shenandoah is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shenandoah?
7.9% of adults in Shenandoah 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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