Sam's Club (Shenandoah, Texas) 1, 2009
Shenandoah’s story
Shenandoah in pictures
Census counts: 1,793 in 1980, 3,499 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2009 and 2 maps from 1961 on.
Explore the history →ShenandoahTX
A town of 3,833.
Population
3,833
2025 Census estimate · +9.7% since 2020
Typical home
$417K
−2.1% in a year
Household income
$62K
median
Median age
60.7
years
Jobs based here
9,211
A job hub
TownGrade
C
#334 of 640 in TX
Is Shenandoah a good place to live?
Shenandoah's crime rate is higher than 96% of U.S. towns, with 11 violent crimes reported to the FBI in 2025. Overall it grades C, 334th among Texas's 640 graded towns. CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 87% of the country and its schools rank ahead of 78% of Texas towns. Its weakest subject is cost of living: homes are expensive, about $417K for a typical one and 5.1 times the Houston metro’s $82K median household income. Shenandoah’s average trip to work is 40 minutes, above both Texas’ towns (25 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Only 15 of Texas’ 576 towns score lower on safety. Shenandoah's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 82% of U.S. towns.
What makes Shenandoah stand out
Where Shenandoah beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here9,211
Residents who work1,469
Work
6.3 jobs for every working resident
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 99% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Shenandoah2.8
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Worth knowing · SafetyD−
20% less violent crime than TX
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
A growing town
Shenandoah has grown 80% since 2010
2,134 counted in 2010 and 3,499 in 2020; an estimated 3,833 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 9.7% since 2020, after 64% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Shenandoah grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Shenandoah is from typical.
Its grades run from A for health (better than 87% of comparable towns) to D− for safety (better than 4%), so the C overall blends very different results.
SafetyD−Open →Cost of livingDOpen →HealthCHI St. Lukes Lakeside Hospital 1.3 miles awayAOpen →SchoolsA−Open →Jobs & income$62K median household incomeB−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 9.9 of 20; 7.6% of households have no car; 0.3% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 47% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0% conserved landB−Open →HistoryDOpen →Civic life1.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 95° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market6 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 60.7; 50% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Shenandoah: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Shenandoah, and how to reach them.
PowerEntergy Texas13.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Shenandoah water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Shenandoah’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMontgomery County Early Voting ClerkMontgomery County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2024
ZIP codes77381, 77384, 7738577381 60% · 77384 23% · 77385 17%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Shenandoah.
Shenandoah draws workers from Houston and beyond and has milder winter nights than nearly all U.S. towns, but it reports property crime at 3 times the Texas rate.
SchoolsA−
Shenandoah’s grade for schools is an A−
Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
78%of TX districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quest Collegiate Academy - ShenandoahLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 406 | B+ |
| True North ShenandoahLargest public high schoolGrades 9–11 | Grades 9–11 | 14 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsB−
0.4% of Shenandoah is conserved land
4.0 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. The trail density in Shenandoah is 2.0 miles per square mile.
#21for trails in TX
| Shenandoah | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 2.0 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 0.4% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
0.4%
conserved · 5 of 1,252 acres
4.0 mi
of trails · 2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Shenandoah Park | 0.4 mi | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SafetyD−
Property crime in Shenandoah is higher than in most of Texas or the rest of the country
Property crime runs at 51.8 per 1,000 residents, 3 times the Texas rate, most of it theft. Reported crimes fell from 291 to 214 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
Shenandoah’s property crime rate is 51.8 per 1,000 residents. Shenandoah reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 96% report less. Shenandoah’s violent crime rate is 2.8 per 1,000 residents.
4%of U.S. towns report more crimeD−Safety Grade
| Shenandoah | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 51.8 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.8 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Shenandoah2.8
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Shenandoah51.8
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
4th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
3rd
percentile among TX towns
11
violent crimes reported in 2025
203
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
About one in three of Shenandoah’s working residents commute to Houston
9,211 jobs are based in Shenandoah, 6.3 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in. The average commute takes 40 minutes, against 26.7 across Texas.
Most working residents leave Shenandoah for work: only 3% work in town. Since 2013, Shenandoah has added 4,326 jobs, to 9,211 in 2023. The top destinations are Houston (33%), The Woodlands (16%) and Conroe (8%).
3%work in town
| Shenandoah | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 2.9% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 12% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Shenandoah3%
Houston33%
The Woodlands16%
Conroe8%
Austin2%
17 mi
median commute distance
9,211
jobs based in Shenandoah
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 51% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthA
Shenandoah’s grade for health is an A
13% of adults report frequent mental distress in Shenandoah.
87%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Shenandoah | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 18% | 17% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 37% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 8.5% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 15% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Texas
19 better8 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Shenandoah | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.4% | 19.3% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 9.4% | 19.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.8% | 6.1% |
CHI St. Lukes Lakeside Hospital
1.3 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
88th
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade D
Shenandoah’s grade for cost of living is a D
67.3% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, against 51.7% across Texas.
55% of Shenandoah households own their home. The typical Shenandoah home is worth about $417,000, down 2.1% in a year, 41% above the Texas typical home.
$417KZillow home value
| Shenandoah | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 55% | 69% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,418 a month | $1,206 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Shenandoah$417K
Texas$296K
Market temperature
6
days on market
99.4%
sale-to-list price
−2.1%
value change, 1 year
5
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Shenandoah has mild winters and hot summers
January nights average 42.1°, milder than in 95% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 94°.
Shenandoah has warm winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. Snow is almost unheard of.
95°summer high
| Shenandoah | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 42°F | 37°F | 22°F |
| July high | 94°F | 95°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter44–65°
Spring59–80°
Summer73–93°
Fall59–81°
Dec 2
typical first frost
Feb 24
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
95°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Moderate risk in Shenandoah, with inland flooding at the top
67 flood insurance claims have been filed here, and 15 properties have flooded more than once.
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 53% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 67 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Shenandoah.
47risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHurricanes
67
paid flood claims since 1978
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 54 attractions →Daikin Park and 43 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Shenandoah. Close and well known come first.
Big draw30 mi Stadium & arenaDaikin Park
Big draw35 mi Stadium & arenaReliant Stadium
30 mi Stadium & arenaToyota Center
31 mi MuseumRothko Chapel
2 mi TheatreCynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
31 mi Stadium & arenaShell Energy StadiumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Daikin Park: Delaywaves, CC BY 3.0 · Reliant Stadium: User eschipul on Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Toyota Center: Ed Uthman from Houston, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Rothko Chapel: Unknown, Public domain · Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion: WhisperToMe, CC0 · Shell Energy Stadium: HDFC PR, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Shenandoah
19pages on Shenandoah
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 78% of TX districts · 3 schoolsSafetyD−2.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthABetter than TX on 19 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingD$417K typical home · down 2.1% in a yearWork & commuteB−$62K median household income · 9,211 jobs hereNatural hazardsB−FEMA risk higher than 47% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Shenandoah
Grace School of TheologyUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Conroe1.8 mi$7,720 tuitionLone Star College SystemCommunity college · Public · The Woodlands2 mi$3,330 in-state tuitionCommonwealth Institute of Funeral ServiceCommunity college · Private nonprofit · Houston13.5 mi$15,313 tuition
About 5 of every 100 Shenandoah residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Texas.
A job hub
Every workday, about 9,168 people come to Shenandoah for work
Where Shenandoah’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
9,211jobs based in Shenandoah
3%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Shenandoah’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Shenandoah.
The WoodlandsShenandoah
How the neighbors grade
| Town | TX rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah | #334 | C | D | D− | A− | A |
| The Woodlands | #54 | A− | D | — | A− | A |
The Woodlands reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Shenandoah with a neighbor →
Questions about Shenandoah
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Shenandoah, TX a good place to live?
Shenandoah grades C overall, better than 26% of U.S. towns and #334 of 640 in Texas. It grades A for health, D− for safety and A− for schools. Safety is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is Shenandoah, TX expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.