At a Glance
Median Income
$107,544
$54,404 per capita
Home Value
$319,300
Zillow: $253,522
Median Rent
$1,216/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
50.7%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
10.4% smoking rate
How Shenandoah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shenandoah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shenandoah a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shenandoah residents earn a median household income of $107,544 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,404. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,119 business establishments, including 1,171 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shenandoah is $319,300 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,522. Median rent is $1,216/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
50.7% of adults in Shenandoah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shenandoah has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population18,259
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density2,945/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$107,544
Per Capita$54,404
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$47,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284
Housing
A+
Home Value$319,300
Rent$1,216
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$253,522
Housing Units7,418
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death12,990/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain67.5 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation38 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.7%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+16.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed165 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Shenandoah was built in 1989.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.512 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 165 Mbps.
There are 1,171 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 90 fatal vehicle crashes.