At a Glance
Median Income
$67,422
$80,638 per capita
Home Value
$396,000
Zillow: $417,984
Median Rent
$1,325/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
307/100K
5,221/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.7%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
9.1% 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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shenandoah residents earn a median household income of $67,422 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $80,638. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,222 business establishments, including 1,207 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shenandoah is $396,000 , 40% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $417,984. Median rent is $1,325/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Shenandoah reports 307 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,221/100K.
Education
45.7% of adults in Shenandoah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shenandoah has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population3,597
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density1,845/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born15.9%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,422
Per Capita$80,638
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$50,079M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,351
Housing
B
Home Value$396,000
Rent$1,325
Ownership55.8%
Zillow$417,984
Housing Units1,906
Rent Burden33.2%
Crime
F
Violent307/100K
Property5,221/100K
Health
Obesity27.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,837/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation174 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.7%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+21.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute26 min
Broadband97.9%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Shenandoah was built in 2002.
19.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Conroe/North Houston Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
15.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 1,207 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.