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Shenandoah, VA

Town in Page County, Virginia.

Population

2,888

Land area

2.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,333

ZIP codes

0

Shenandoah and its ZIP codes

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Shenandoah at a glance

  • Shenandoah is about 6 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $71,458, 23% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $212,600 (45% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,093 a month.

Local data for Shenandoah, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Shenandoah, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$71,458

Poverty rate

14.2%

Median home value

$212,600

Median rent

$1,093/mo

Homeownership

76.4%

Bachelor's or higher

7.9%

Median age

37.0

Average commute

31.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (509), Mexican Americans (284), Irish Americans (207).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Page County. PPP loans are for Shenandoah.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$45,132

5,535 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,748

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$244M

FY 2026, $10,291 per person

Page County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Shenandoah, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.5%
  • Carpooled15.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
  • Worked from home4.1%

Average one-way commute: 31.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Shenandoah, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

917

Countywide, mostly winter weather

Flood insurance policies

103

0.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

75° / 19°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Shenandoah, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.1%

U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts

Diabetes

14.3%

U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts

Smoking

19.3%

U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.1%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Shenandoah

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ElktonTown5.1 mi3.2
MassanuttenCensus-designated place7.9 mi9.9
StanleyTown8.8 mi1.4
McGaheysvilleCensus-designated place10 mi0.9
KeezletownCensus-designated place11 mi0.8
New MarketTown12 mi2
LinvilleCensus-designated place12 mi0.6
BroadwayTown13 mi2.4
TimbervilleTown13 mi1.3
Massanetta SpringsCensus-designated place14 mi4.8
HarrisonburgCity14 mi17.3
QuicksburgCensus-designated place15 mi0.4
LurayTown15 mi4.9
StanardsvilleTown16 mi0.4
Singers GlenCensus-designated place17 mi0.9
Belmont EstatesCensus-designated place17 mi0.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Shenandoah, VA in?
Shenandoah is in Page County, Virginia.
What is the population of Shenandoah, VA?
About 2,888 people live in Shenandoah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Shenandoah?
Nearby places include Elkton (5.1 mi), Massanutten (7.9 mi), Stanley (8.8 mi), McGaheysville (10 mi), Keezletown (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023