Texas · Metropolitan Area
Shenandoah is a small town in Texas with a population of 3,597. Residents earn $67,422 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, Shenandoah receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Shenandoah offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Shenandoah is $67,422, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. 11.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Shenandoah is $396,000, 40% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,325 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Shenandoah is below the national average at 225 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 7,456 per 100,000, 280% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Shenandoah enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F. Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 78.1% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 21.9% |
| 63% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,422 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $80,638 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,351 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $115,723 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,222 |
| County GDP | $50,079M |
| Restaurants | 1,207 |
| Healthcare | 1,667 |
| Retail | 1,677 |
| Manufacturing | 487 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,502 |
| 200% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.65% |
| Commute Time | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 19.9% |
| Census Median | $396,000 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $427,299 |
| Median List Price | $769,900 |
| Median List Price | $769,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $221 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.9% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,325 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,789 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,502 |
| 200% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.65% |
| Obesity | 27.9% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.6% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,837/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,667 |
| Total Violent | 224.8/100K |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 187.3/100K |
| Assault | 37.5/100K |
| Total Property | 7,456.0/100K |
| 280% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 936.7/100K |
| Theft | 5,657.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 861.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 63 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 69.7°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.0 inches |
| 34% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,845/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.1840°N, 95.4557°W |
| County FIPS | 48339 |
Winner: Republican by 45.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.7% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,845/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,667 |
| Restaurants | 1,207 |
| Retail Stores | 1,677 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 63 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 19.9% |