Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
17%
Over 65
25%
Shepherdstown
Shepherdstown, WV Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,879
Population
471
Renter Mix
36% Rent
A compact historic town on the banks of the Potomac River
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River
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Situated on the Potomac River in the eastern reaches of West Virginia, Shepherdstown a petite locale that exhibits all the charm of a small town but with character in spades. This a longstanding, historic town with a characterful historic district and venerable buildings to be found along German Street. Shepherdstown’s small size makes for a tight-knit community, one that comes together for plenty of annual events and parades such as Easter, May Day, Fourth of July, and more. There are parks aplenty within Shepherdstown, including Fairfax Baseball Field.
Looking for a charming rental in a historic building? You’ll be surprised by the affordable apartments in Shepherdstown. This is a relatively secluded area, but bustling metropolitan centers are well within reach, like Frederick to the east, and Hagerstown to the north.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$81,666
Average: $104,878
Education
238
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
268
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Shepherdstown has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Shepherdstown, WV is $1,576 for a studio, $1,879 for one bedroom, $898 for two bedrooms, and $1,124 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shepherdstown has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,879/month
730 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Shepherdstown, WV is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Shepherdstown Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
358 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
331 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Antietam National Battlefield
- Ridgefield Farm
- Crystal Grottoes Caverns
- Appalachian National Scenic Trail
- Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.