At a Glance
Median Income
$69,250
$39,004 per capita
Home Value
$210,700
Zillow: $339,455
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
13.8% smoking rate
How Sherando Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sherando's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sherando a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sherando residents earn a median household income of $69,250 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,004. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 560 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sherando is $210,700 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,455. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
10.3% of adults in Sherando hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sherando has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population246
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density35/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,250
Per Capita$39,004
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$700M
Avg Weekly Wage$924
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,700
Rent
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$339,455
Housing Units151
Rent Burden26.6%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,481/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation1,706 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute23 min
Broadband60.9%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Sherando was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.503 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.