The Town FilesShenandoah County, Virginia
44,925 people. The median home is worth $294,900 (typical Virginia town: $298,050) and the median household earns $67,191.
Towns in Shenandoah County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strasburg | 7,083 | $269,100 | $62,464 | 36.0 |
| Woodstock | 5,807 | $268,700 | $76,100 | 35.2 |
People and housing
| Shenandoah County | Typical Virginia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $294,900 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $984 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $67,191 | $78,595 |
| Median age | 42.9 | 39.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% | 8.8% |
Jobs and pay
13,484 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,986 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 894 storm events in Shenandoah County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Shenandoah County has been included in 24 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| March 7, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4262: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 26, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4092: Hurricane Sandy |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).