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Living in Shenandoah County, Virginia
A string of I-81 valley towns: Strasburg, Woodstock, Edinburg, Mount Jackson, and New Market, with the Massanutten ridge on the eastern skyline. Woodstock is the county seat.
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Commute & how people work
About 9% of Shenandoah County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 28 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 13% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 24% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 20% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 23% | |
| 45 min or more | 19% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 78% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 9% | |
| Public transit | 0.1% | |
| Walk or bike | 2% | |
| Work from home | 9% | |
| Other | 1% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Shenandoah County Public Schools reports a 98% on-time graduation rate, with 75% passing Math and 71% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 0 restaurants & cafes and 0 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (0 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.
Local businesses
Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Shenandoah County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Walmart Supercenter, 461 West Reservoir Road, Woodstock, VA 22664
- All Things Virginia, 125 South Main Street, Woodstock
- Food Lion
Restaurants
- Arby's, 320 West Reservoir Road, Woodstock, VA 22664
- Domino's, 493 West Reservoir Road, Woodstock, VA 22664
- Dunkin', 345 West Reservoir Road, Woodstock, VA 22664
- Taco Bell, 330 West Reservoir Road, Woodstock, VA 22664
- Wendy's, 327 West Reservoir Road, Woodstock, VA 22664
- Pizza Hut, 325 West Reservoir Road, Woodstock, VA 22664
Cafes & coffee
- Starbucks, 526 West Reservoir Road, Woodstock, VA 22664
Bakeries
- Flour & Water Co.
Bars & breweries
- Muse Vineyards, 16 Serendipity Lane
Shops & retail
- Family Dollar, 1037 Shenandoah Square, Woodstock, VA 22664-1020
- T-Mobile, 920 South Main Street, Woodstock, VA 22664
- Dollar Tree, 473 West Reservoir Road, Woodstock, VA 22664-2005
- Beidler's, 128 South Main Street, Woodstock, VA 22664
- The ButterCup, 120 South Main Street, Woodstock, VA 22664
- Dollar General
Health & medical
- Eye Care Physicians & Surgeons, 103 West South Street, Woodstock, VA 22664
- Shenandoah Community Health Clinic, 124 Valley Vista Drive, Woodstock, VA 22664
- Shenandoah Optical
Pharmacies
- CVS Pharmacy
- Rite Aid
Gyms & fitness
- Anytime Fitness, 1025 South Main Street, Woodstock, VA 22664
Personal care
- Hairspray Salon, 1023 Main Street, Woodstock, VA 22664
- Hair by Chell, 138 South Main Street, Woodstock, VA 22664
- Magnificent Nails, 916 South Main Street, Woodstock, VA
Hotels & lodging
- Comfort Inn Woodstock Shenandoah, 1011 Motel Drive, Woodstock, VA 22664
- Econo Lodge, 1290 South Main Street, Woodstock, VA 22664
- Hampton Inn & Suites, 1150 Motel Drive, Woodstock, VA 22664
- Holiday Inn Express Woodstock-Shenandoah Valley, 1130 Motel Drive, Woodstock, VA 22664
Banks
- City National Bank
- Truist
- United Bank
Hardware & home
- Lowe's, 1220 Henry Ford Drive, Woodstock, VA 22664
- Do it Best, 462 North Main Street, Woodstock, VA 22664
- Sherwin-Williams
Auto services
- AutoZone, 482 North Main Street, Woodstock, VA 22664
- NAPA Auto Parts
Churches & faith communities
- Saint John Bosco Catholic Church, 315 North Main Street, Woodstock, VA 22664
- Wakemans Grove Church of the Brethren, 668 Wakemans Grove Road, Edinburg, VA 22824
- Emanuel Lutheran Church, 127 East High Street, Woodstock, VA 22664
- Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 122 East Court Street, Woodstock, VA 22664
- Woodstock Presbyterian Church, 142 East Court Street, Woodstock, VA 22664
- Woodstock United Methodist Church, 156 South Muhlenburg Street, Woodstock, VA 22664
Other services
- FRESH Dry Cleaners & Laundry, 914 South Main Street, Woodstock, VA 22664
Gas stations
- Citgo
- Exxon
- Liberty
- Sheetz
- Shell
Convenience stores
- 7-Eleven, 340 West Reservoir Road, Woodstock, VA 22664-1004
- Sheetz, 111 West Reservoir Road, Woodstock, VA 22664
- Cook's Country Store
- HandyMart
- Quik Mart
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Business listings start from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and public local directories; owner-approved updates appear after review. Own or manage one? Claim or add your listing.
Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Shenandoah County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
- Shenandoah Community Health Clinic
- Shenandoah County Health Clinic
- Shenandoah Memorial Hospital, 25 beds
Manufacturing & factories
- Georges Chicken
- Kenedy Construction
- Wholesome Foods Inc
Government & public sector
- Shenandoah Circuit Court
- Shenandoah County Courthouse
- Shenandoah County Government Complex
Major employers & offices
- Farmers Insurance
- Shentel
- Shentel Center
- State Farm
- Wightman Insurance Agency
Business & industrial parks
- Amazon
- Appalachian Freight Carriers
- Seven Bends Maintenance Area
- Virginia DOT
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
By the numbers
Cost of living
Who lives here
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Risk
Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)
Frequently asked questions
What are property taxes like in Shenandoah County?
Shenandoah County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.64 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.64% a year).
How are the schools in Shenandoah County?
Shenandoah County Public Schools reports a 98% on-time graduation rate, with 75% passing Math and 71% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Shenandoah County?
The average commute for Shenandoah County workers is about 28 minutes, and 38% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Shenandoah County?
About 9% of Shenandoah County workers already work from home.
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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Shenandoah County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- 1 area shows an explicit coming-soon state rather than a guessed price.
- Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
- School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
- Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
- Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
- Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.
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