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Shepherdstown, WV

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Population
1,522
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
401 ft
Median Home Value
$485,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,201/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$63,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Shepherdstown in context.

OverallBest places in West VirginiaPopulation rankingHighest population places in West VirginiaNearest larger communityMartinsburg, West Virginia9.5 miles away · 19,211 residents.

About Shepherdstown

Shepherdstown is a historic town in Jefferson County, West Virginia, situated along the Potomac River in the Shenandoah Valley. Established in 1762 and holding the distinction of being the state's oldest town, the university community of approximately 1,460 is home to Shepherd University and is served by Jefferson County Schools locally.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingOutskirts FitA+99.3rating

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