At a Glance
Median Income
$40,702
$21,581 per capita
Home Value
$43,500
Zillow: $59,600
Median Rent
$742/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
212/100K
1,389/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% 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?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shenandoah residents earn a median household income of $40,702 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,581. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shenandoah is $43,500 , 85% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $59,600. Median rent is $742/month, with 34.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Shenandoah reports 212 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,389/100K.
Education
11.9% of adults in Shenandoah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shenandoah has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,256
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density2,819/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born9.0%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$40,702
Per Capita$21,581
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$43,500
Rent$742
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$59,600
Housing Units2,486
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent212/100K
Property1,389/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation1,254 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute27 min
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Shenandoah was founded in 1820.
The median home in Shenandoah was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.