What are the schools like in Shenandoah Retreat, VA?

School district data for Shenandoah Retreat is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Shenandoah Retreat?

The median household income in Shenandoah Retreat, VA is $65,156 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.

What is the weather like in Shenandoah Retreat, VA?

Shenandoah Retreat has an average high temperature of 39.7°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.1 inches.

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

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

Shenandoah Retreat has a violent crime rate of 41.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 513.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Shenandoah Retreat, VA a Good Place to Live?

Shenandoah Retreat is a small town of 622 in Virginia, with a median household income of $65,156 and a 0.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Shenandoah Retreat's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Shenandoah Retreat is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Shenandoah Retreat 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: 108.6

Shenandoah Retreat's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Shenandoah Retreat costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Shenandoah Retreat, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$335,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,156	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Shenandoah Retreat's violent crime rate is 41.0 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

41.0 /100k

Property Crime

513.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Shenandoah Retreat, VA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Shenandoah Retreat sees average highs of 39.7°F in January and 82.4°F in July, with 43.6 inches of annual precipitation and 23.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Shenandoah Retreat, VA
Average High — January	39.7°F
Average High — July	82.4°F
Annual Precipitation	43.6"
Annual Snowfall	23.1"

Demographics

Metric	Shenandoah Retreat, VA	National Avg
Population	622	—
Median Age	47.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.6%	22.2%
65 and over	14.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Round Hill, VA 5 mi Shannondale, WV 6 mi Berryville, VA 6 mi Purcellville, VA 8 mi Hillsboro, VA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Shenandoah Retreat

Shenandoah Retreat, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

20135

Shenandoah Retreat vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shenandoah Retreat, VA affordable or expensive?

Shenandoah Retreat's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Shenandoah Retreat roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $335,000 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Shenandoah Retreat, VA?

Shenandoah Retreat's violent crime rate is 41.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 513.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Shenandoah Retreat?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Shenandoah Retreat, VA a good place to live?

Shenandoah Retreat, VA has a population of 622, a median household income of $65,156, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%. 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 Retreat?

Shenandoah Retreat averages 39.7°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.6 inches with about 23.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Shenandoah Retreat?

Shenandoah Retreat, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 20135.

What is the population of Shenandoah Retreat?

The population of Shenandoah Retreat, Virginia is 622 with a median age of 47.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Shenandoah Retreat?

Key numbers for living in Shenandoah Retreat: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $335,000, median household income $65,156, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Shenandoah Retreat side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.