The Town FilesShannondale, West Virginia
Community in Jefferson County · population 3,487 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $293,600
- Household income
- $80,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 42.4
Shannondale is a community of 3,487 people in Jefferson County, West Virginia. The median home is worth $293,600, above the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 100% of West Virginia towns, better for families than 95% of West Virginia towns, more upscale than 90% of West Virginia towns.
How Shannondale ranks
Percentile among West 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 West Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Shannondale is worth $293,600, above the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $80,000, which is more affordable than 13% of West Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,269 a month. 85.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Shannondale | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $293,600 | $125,000 |
| Median rent | $1,269 | $811 |
| Median household income | $80,000 | $52,093 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 85.7% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.3% | — |
Who lives in Shannondale
| People | Shannondale | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4 | 43.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.7% | 21.9% |
| Under 18 | 14.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.9% | 18.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.3% | 18.6% |
| Veterans | 9.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.6% | — |
| Work from home | 15.1% | 6.6% |
| Average commute | 49.0 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 99.4% | 86.7% |
Weather in Shannondale
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 24.5°F. About 43.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.8 inches of snow (typical West Virginia town: 23.8 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 115 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Shannondale since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical West Virginia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 16, 1989 about 3.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 3, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 54 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 14, 2018.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3639: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4517: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3450: Covid-19 |
| July 12, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4378: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3358: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 17,087 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,812 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Shannondale itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Towns near Shannondale
- Charles Town, WV5.2 mi · 6,534 people · home $377,700
- Purcellville, VA7.4 mi · 8,929 people · home $654,200
- Ranson corporation, WV7.8 mi · 5,433 people · home $242,700
- Lovettsville, VA9.9 mi · 2,694 people · home $543,700
- Berryville, VA10.1 mi · 4,574 people · home $550,500
- Brunswick, MD12.3 mi · 7,762 people · home $374,500
- Leesburg, VA15.3 mi · 48,250 people · home $667,800
- Inwood, WV16.3 mi · 3,426 people · home $268,400
Shannondale questions
Is Shannondale, West Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Shannondale scores better for retirees than 48% of West Virginia towns and quieter than 70%. 15.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.4).
How much does a house cost in Shannondale?
The median owner-occupied home in Shannondale is valued at $293,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,000, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,269 a month.
What is the weather like in Shannondale?
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 24.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.8 inches of precipitation a year and 21.8 inches of snow.
Does Shannondale get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Shannondale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 16, 1989. The typical West Virginia town has had 5.
- 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)