Living in Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shenandoah Junction · Census data 2020–2024
Shenandoah Junction has 1,141 residents with a median age of 30.9. The median household income is $94,821 (59% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $192,900, the median rent is $1,123/month.
Shenandoah Junction is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Shenandoah Junction at a glance
- Population
- 1,141
- Median age
- 30.9State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $94,821State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $192,900State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $1,123/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 73.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Shenandoah Junction a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 59% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: Home values 19% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Shenandoah Junction
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shenandoah Junction the median home value is $192,900, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,123 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,416 a month in housing costs.
Shenandoah Junction median household income
The median household income in Shenandoah Junction is $94,821 and the income per person is $39,542. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Shenandoah Junction: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 375
- Owner-occupied
- 73.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.1%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 3.23
Shenandoah Junction demographics
- Population
- 1,141
- Median age
- 30.9
- Under 18
- 34.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 353
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shenandoah Junction ›
Education in Shenandoah Junction
8.6% of adults 25 and older in Shenandoah Junction have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shenandoah Junction
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 89.4%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Shenandoah Junction vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah Junction | 1,141 | $94,821 | $192,900 | $1,123 |
| 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 |
| Shepherdstown | 1,460 | $63,750 | $485,200 | $1,201 |
| Charles Town | 7,337 | $89,263 | $377,700 | $1,115 |
| Sandy Hook | 165 | $61,655 | — | — |
| Middleway | 479 | $123,917 | $298,800 | — |
| Sharpsburg | 585 | $71,500 | $304,100 | $666 |
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What is the median household income in Shenandoah Junction, WV?
The median household income in Shenandoah Junction is $94,821, 59% 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 Shenandoah Junction?
The median home value in Shenandoah Junction is $192,900, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Shenandoah Junction?
The median gross rent in Shenandoah Junction is $1,123 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Shenandoah Junction, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 59% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: home values 19% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Shenandoah Junction?
The median age in Shenandoah Junction is 30.9 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Shenandoah Junction?
The average commute to work in Shenandoah Junction is 24 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shenandoah Junction?
The unemployment rate in Shenandoah Junction is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shenandoah Junction?
8.6% of adults in Shenandoah Junction 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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