Pennsylvania
Shenandoah is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,256. Residents earn $40,702 per year, which is 46% below the national average.
Based on current data, Shenandoah receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Shenandoah has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Shenandoah is $40,702, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 18.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Shenandoah is $43,500, 85% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $742 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Shenandoah is below the national average at 282 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,613 per 100,000, near the national average.
11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Shenandoah experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches, including 48.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 66.7% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| 149% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,702 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,581 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,041 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,391 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.5% |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,961 |
| County GDP | $6,492M |
| Restaurants | 248 |
| Healthcare | 347 |
| Retail | 449 |
| Manufacturing | 163 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,393 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 12.40% |
| Commute Time | 27.4 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |
| Census Median | $43,500 |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $54,542 |
| Median List Price | $69,900 |
| Median List Price | $69,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $20 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.2% |
| Price Drops | 40.0% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $742 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,393 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 12.40% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,001/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 347 |
| Total Violent | 282.3/100K |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Murder | 40.3/100K |
| 540% above US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 161.3/100K |
| Assault | 80.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,612.9/100K |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 423.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,129.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 60.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.6 inches |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 48.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,254 ft (382 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,819/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8171°N, 76.2007°W |
| County FIPS | 42107 |
Winner: Republican by 42.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.9% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,819/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 347 |
| Restaurants | 248 |
| Retail Stores | 449 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 27.4 min |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |