Living in Shannondale, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shannondale · Census data 2020–2024
Shannondale has 3,465 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $80,000 (34% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $293,600, the median rent is $1,269/month.
Shannondale at a glance
- Population
- 3,465
- Median age
- 42.4State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $80,000State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $293,600State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $1,269/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 85.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.9%
- Average commute
- 49 min
Is Shannondale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 34% higher than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
Cons: Home values 81% higher than the state median; an average commute of 49 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Shannondale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shannondale the median home value is $293,600, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,269 per month, which is 13.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,650 a month in housing costs.
Shannondale median household income
The median household income in Shannondale is $80,000 and the income per person is $48,365. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Shannondale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,848
- Owner-occupied
- 85.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.3%
- Vacant
- 15.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.22
Shannondale demographics
- Population
- 3,465
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 14.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 1,558
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shannondale ›
Education in Shannondale
31.9% of adults 25 and older in Shannondale have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 10.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shannondale
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 49 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.4%
Shannondale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shannondale | 3,465 | $80,000 | $293,600 | $1,269 |
| Hillsboro | 141 | $97,438 | $631,900 | — |
| Charles Town | 7,337 | $89,263 | $377,700 | $1,115 |
| Shenandoah Retreat | 592 | $96,591 | $409,100 | — |
| Round Hill | 678 | $127,266 | $653,600 | $1,390 |
| Purcellville | 8,973 | $165,121 | $654,200 | $2,222 |
| Ranson | 5,729 | $89,523 | $242,700 | $1,536 |
| Bolivar | 1,215 | $83,068 | $251,600 | $1,505 |
| Harpers Ferry | 350 | $116,587 | $529,100 | $1,859 |
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What is the median household income in Shannondale, WV?
The median household income in Shannondale is $80,000, 34% higher than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Shannondale?
The median home value in Shannondale is $293,600, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Shannondale?
The median gross rent in Shannondale is $1,269 per month, about 13.9% of household income.
Is Shannondale, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 34% higher than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 13.3%. Minuses: home values 81% higher than the state median; an average commute of 49 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
What is the median age in Shannondale?
The median age in Shannondale is 42.4 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Shannondale?
The average commute to work in Shannondale is 49 minutes; 15.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shannondale?
The unemployment rate in Shannondale is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shannondale?
31.9% of adults in Shannondale 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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