Shenandoah Junction, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Jefferson County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,339 Population 1,326/sq mi density
$109,048 Median Income $36,057 per capita
$193,900 Home Value $454,871 Zillow
$1,184 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$109,048 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$193,900 home value, $1,184/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Shenandoah Junction, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$109,048
45% above
$36,057 per capita
Home Value
$193,900
31% below
Zillow: $454,871
Median Rent
$1,184/mo
2% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
60% below
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Shenandoah Junction Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Shenandoah Junction's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
145%
Home Value
69%
Rent
102%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shenandoah Junction a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shenandoah Junction residents earn a median household income of $109,048 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,057. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,314 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shenandoah Junction is $193,900 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $454,871. Median rent is $1,184/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Education

13.6% of adults in Shenandoah Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shenandoah Junction has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,339
Median Age22.0 yrs
Density1,326/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$109,048
Per Capita$36,057
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$3,037M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189

Housing

A+
Home Value$193,900
Rent$1,184
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$454,871
Housing Units330
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,062/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain39.0 in/yr
Elevation554 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Shenandoah Junction was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.