Shenandoah, VA

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2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,131 Population 1,443/sq mi density
$68,594 Median Income $26,814 per capita
$187,300 Home Value $281,730 Zillow
$1,036 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
121 Violent Crime/100K 242 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$68,594 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,300 home value, $1,036/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
121 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Shenandoah, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,594
9% below
$26,814 per capita
Home Value
$187,300
34% below
Zillow: $281,730
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
11% below
21.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
121/100K
68% below
242/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
80% below
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
91%
Home Value
66%
Rent
89%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shenandoah a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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 $68,594 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,814. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 613 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shenandoah is $187,300 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,730. Median rent is $1,036/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

Shenandoah reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 242/100K.

Education

6.8% of adults in Shenandoah hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shenandoah has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,131
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,443/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born6.9%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,594
Per Capita$26,814
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$892M
Avg Weekly Wage$830

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,300
Rent$1,036
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$281,730
Housing Units1,081
Rent Burden21.3%

Crime

F
Violent121/100K
Property242/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,041/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain42.2 in/yr
Elevation1,030 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 23%
Commute32 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Shenandoah was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.