Living in Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shepherdstown · Census data 2020–2024
Shepherdstown has 1,460 residents with a median age of 21.8. The median household income is $63,750 (7% higher than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $485,200, the median rent is $1,201/month.
Shepherdstown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Shepherdstown at a glance
- Population
- 1,460
- Median age
- 21.8State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $63,750State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $485,200State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $1,201/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 73.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Shepherdstown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Home values 198% higher than the state median; unemployment of 11.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Shepherdstown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shepherdstown the median home value is $485,200, 46% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,201 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,045 a month in housing costs.
Shepherdstown median household income
The median household income in Shepherdstown is $63,750 and the income per person is $22,780. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Shepherdstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 337
- Owner-occupied
- 73.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.8%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 1.92
Shepherdstown demographics
- Population
- 1,460
- Median age
- 21.8
- Under 18
- 6%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 313
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shepherdstown ›
Education in Shepherdstown
71.2% of adults 25 and older in Shepherdstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 35.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shepherdstown
- Unemployment rate
- 11.9%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 20%
- Drive alone
- 51.7%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 27.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Shepherdstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherdstown | 1,460 | $63,750 | $485,200 | $1,201 |
| Sharpsburg | 585 | $71,500 | $304,100 | $666 |
| Mercersville | 220 | $53,611 | — | — |
| Shenandoah Junction | 1,141 | $94,821 | $192,900 | $1,123 |
| Mount Briar | 201 | $237,404 | $321,200 | — |
| Keedysville | 1,183 | $149,545 | $415,300 | — |
| Trego-Rohrersville Station | 209 | $150,848 | $834,800 | — |
| Tilghmanton | 282 | $106,875 | $227,700 | — |
| Fairplay | 511 | $120,652 | $296,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Shepherdstown, WV?
The median household income in Shepherdstown is $63,750, 7% 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 Shepherdstown?
The median home value in Shepherdstown is $485,200, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Shepherdstown?
The median gross rent in Shepherdstown is $1,201 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Shepherdstown, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: home values 198% higher than the state median; unemployment of 11.9%.
What is the median age in Shepherdstown?
The median age in Shepherdstown is 21.8 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Shepherdstown?
The average commute to work in Shepherdstown is 17 minutes; 20% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shepherdstown?
The unemployment rate in Shepherdstown is 11.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shepherdstown?
71.2% of adults in Shepherdstown 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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