Virginia
Shenandoah is a small town in Virginia with a population of 3,131. Residents earn $68,594 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Shenandoah receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Shenandoah has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Shenandoah is $68,594, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. 9.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Shenandoah is $187,300, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,036 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Shenandoah is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 85 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,170 per 100,000, near the national average.
6.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Shenandoah experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches, including 19.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 91.4% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.6% |
| 36% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,594 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,814 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $830 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,561 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 613 |
| County GDP | $892M |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 67 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,844 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.52% |
| Commute Time | 31.6 min |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |
| Census Median | $187,300 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $274,210 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,036 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Studio | $849 |
| 1 Bedroom | $855 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,091 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,394 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,523 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,844 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.52% |
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.2% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.7% |
| Depression | 28.0% |
| Mental Distress | 21.3% |
| Physical Distress | 16.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 11,041/100K |
| Exercise Access | 63.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Total Violent | 85.1/100K |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 42.6/100K |
| Assault | 42.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,170.2/100K |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 340.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,744.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 85.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.0 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,443/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4871°N, 78.6165°W |
| County FIPS | 51139 |
Winner: Republican by 54.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.8% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.25 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,443/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Retail Stores | 67 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 31.6 min |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |