What are the schools like in Shenandoah, VA?

Shenandoah is served primarily by Page County Public Schools. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1.

What is the median household income in Shenandoah?

The median household income in Shenandoah, VA is $64,410 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Shenandoah, VA?

Shenandoah has an average high temperature of 35.6°F in January and 74.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 19.4 inches.

Shenandoah, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Shenandoah, VA affordable or expensive?

Shenandoah's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Shenandoah is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $177,700 and the median rent is $1,037 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Shenandoah, VA?

Shenandoah has a violent crime rate of 121.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 242.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Shenandoah, VA a Good Place to Live?

Shenandoah is a small town of 3,020 in Virginia, with a median household income of $64,410 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Shenandoah stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Shenandoah is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Shenandoah city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.1

Shenandoah's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Shenandoah costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Shenandoah, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$177,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,037	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,410	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Shenandoah's violent crime rate is 121.0 per 100,000 residents — 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

121.0 /100k

Property Crime

242.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Shenandoah is served primarily by Page County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Shenandoah, VA	National Avg
School District	Page County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Shenandoah sees average highs of 35.6°F in January and 74.8°F in July, with 42.2 inches of annual precipitation and 19.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Shenandoah, VA
Average High — January	35.6°F
Average High — July	74.8°F
Annual Precipitation	42.2"
Annual Snowfall	19.4"

Demographics

Metric	Shenandoah, VA	National Avg
Population	3,020	—
Median Age	33.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	28.2%	22.2%
65 and over	16.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Elkton, VA 5 mi Massanutten, VA 8 mi Stanley, VA 9 mi McGaheysville, VA 10 mi Keezletown, VA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Shenandoah

Shenandoah, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22849

Shenandoah vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shenandoah, VA affordable or expensive?

Shenandoah's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Shenandoah roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $177,700 and median rent is $1,037/month.

What is the crime rate in Shenandoah, VA?

Shenandoah's violent crime rate is 121.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 242.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Shenandoah?

Public schools in Shenandoah are operated by Page County Public Schools. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 6.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Shenandoah, VA a good place to live?

Shenandoah, VA has a population of 3,020, a median household income of $64,410, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Shenandoah?

Shenandoah averages 35.6°F in January and 74.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.2 inches with about 19.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Shenandoah?

Shenandoah, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22849.

What is the population of Shenandoah?

The population of Shenandoah, Virginia is 3,020 with a median age of 33.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Shenandoah?

Key numbers for living in Shenandoah: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $177,700, median household income $64,410, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Shenandoah side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.