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Shepherdstown, West Virginia, in Jefferson county, is 21 miles W of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 56 miles NW of Washington, District of Columbia. The town is considered part of the Washington metropolitan area. Shepherdstown has a population of 803.
In Shepherdstown, about 34% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Shepherdstown live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.
Interestingly, Shepherdstown is known for having more men than similar towns.
In 2000, Shepherdstown had a median family income of $55,000. Shepherdstown is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. To its credit, the people in Shepherdstown value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of the town is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that Shepherdstown is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Shepherdstown ($41,425). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 56% of housing units in Shepherdstown are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. People in the town pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Shepherdstown, 70% of commuters drive to work.
Shepherdstown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Shepherdstown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes |  | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
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