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Cost of living in Shenandoah County, VA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,883/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 44,630 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $816 28%
Federal tax $486 17%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $355 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $202 7%
State tax $169 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Shenandoah County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$734
per month
1 bedroom
$816
per month
2 bedroom
$1,071
per month
3 bedroom
$1,420
per month
4 bedroom
$1,453
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Shenandoah County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$64,437
per year
Individual earnings
$39,752
per year
Per capita
$35,360
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Shenandoah County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$265,800
Annual property tax
$1,451

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Shenandoah County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$153
per month · 14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas
$49
per month
Annual total
$2,424
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Shenandoah County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.9%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Shenandoah County

State and local tax rates for Virginia.

State income tax
5.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.3%
Combined sales tax
5.8%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Shenandoah County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
28.7 min
Drive alone
77.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
8.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Shenandoah County

What it costs to live in Shenandoah County each month.

Single person
$2,883
per month
  • Rent $816
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $486
  • State tax $169
Couple
$4,261
per month
  • Rent $1,071
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $724
  • State tax $287
Family
$6,772
per month
  • Rent $1,420
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $724
  • State tax $287

Frequently asked questions about Shenandoah County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Shenandoah County?

In Shenandoah County, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $816 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,071 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,420 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Shenandoah County?

In Shenandoah County, VA, the average household income is $64,437 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,752 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Shenandoah County?

The estimated cost of living in Shenandoah County, VA is approximately $2,883 per month for a single person, $4,261 for a couple, $6,772 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Shenandoah County?

The combined sales tax rate in Shenandoah County, VA is 5.75%, which includes the Virginia state rate of 5.30% plus an average local rate of 0.45%.

Is Shenandoah County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Shenandoah County, VA would need approximately $2,883 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,437 per year ($5,370 per month). Shenandoah County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Shenandoah County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Shenandoah County, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Shenandoah County?

The average home value in Shenandoah County, VA is $265,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,451, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Shenandoah County compare to other areas?

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources