West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Shepherdstown is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 1,399. Residents earn $62,500 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Shepherdstown receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Shepherdstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Shepherdstown is $62,500, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Shepherdstown is $474,500, making it a premium housing market at 68% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,152 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.6x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Shepherdstown is a highly educated community — 71.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Shepherdstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 95.6% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.4% |
| 67% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,500 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,913 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,189 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,954 |
| Unemployment | 7.5% |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,314 |
| County GDP | $3,037M |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Healthcare | 80 |
| Retail | 145 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,965 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.62% |
| Commute Time | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 21.1% |
| Census Median | $474,500 |
| 68% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $476,047 |
| Median List Price | $395,000 |
| Median List Price | $395,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $269 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.0% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,152 |
| 1% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,965 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.62% |
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% |
| Depression | 29.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,062/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 35.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 80 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.5 inches |
| 14% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,498/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4319°N, 77.8047°W |
| County FIPS | 54037 |
Winner: Republican by 15.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 71.4% |
| 112% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,498/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 80 |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Retail Stores | 145 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 21.1% |