The Town FilesShenandoah Retreat, Virginia
Community in Clarke County · population 549 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $409,100
- Household income
- $96,591
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 43.7
Shenandoah Retreat is a community of 549 people in Clarke County, Virginia. The median home is worth $409,100, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 97% of Virginia towns, better for retirees than 96% of Virginia towns, quieter than 94% of Virginia towns.
How Shenandoah Retreat ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Shenandoah Retreat is worth $409,100, above the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $96,591, which is more affordable than 33% of Virginia towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Shenandoah Retreat | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $409,100 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | — | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $96,591 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Shenandoah Retreat
| People | Shenandoah Retreat | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.3% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.4% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.2% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 2.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.7% | — |
| Work from home | 18.6% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 28.5 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.2% | 91.8% |
Weather in Shenandoah Retreat
July highs average 82.4°F and January lows 22.3°F. About 46.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.5 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 105 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Shenandoah Retreat since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 16, 1989 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 8, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 16, 2016.
Severe weather in Clarke County since 1996
Clarke County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Clarke County
Clarke County had 3,883 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,137 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Shenandoah Retreat itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Towns near Shenandoah Retreat
- Round Hill, VA4.9 mi · 693 people · home $653,600
- Shannondale, WV5.8 mi · 3,487 people · home $293,600
- Berryville, VA6.3 mi · 4,574 people · home $550,500
- Purcellville, VA8.1 mi · 8,929 people · home $654,200
- Charles Town, WV8.7 mi · 6,534 people · home $377,700
- Hamilton, VA10.6 mi · 619 people · home $531,300
- Boyce, VA11.1 mi · 749 people · home $425,000
- Ranson corporation, WV11.8 mi · 5,433 people · home $242,700
Shenandoah Retreat questions
Is Shenandoah Retreat, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Shenandoah Retreat scores better for retirees than 96% of Virginia towns and quieter than 94%. 20.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.7).
How much does a house cost in Shenandoah Retreat?
The median owner-occupied home in Shenandoah Retreat is valued at $409,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $96,591, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Shenandoah Retreat?
July highs average 82.4°F and January lows 22.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.4 inches of precipitation a year and 21.5 inches of snow.
Does Shenandoah Retreat get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Shenandoah Retreat since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 16, 1989. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)