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Living in
Shenandoah.
Shenandoah is an unincorporated community in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Shenandoah
Living in Shenandoah means settling into a stable, family-oriented suburb on the southeast edge of the Baton Rouge metro area—a place where you can actually afford a home without sacrificing quality of life. The median home value sits around $331,100 with a median household income of $107,544, which puts you in a genuinely comfortable position; the cost of living is reasonable for Louisiana, and over half the population holds a college degree, creating a well-educated community feel. You're looking at a straightforward 27-minute commute to downtown Baton Rouge, close enough to access the city's job market and amenities without living in urban sprawl, and the unemployment rate of 4.2% suggests steady work opportunities across the region.
Shenandoah at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Foreign-Born
4.6%
Broadband Internet
97.1%
of households
Population Growth
-9.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.6% foreign-born, most often from Vietnam
Who lives in Shenandoah: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Shenandoah, the largest foreign-born group is from Vietnam (25.1%), and 2.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.3%
of residents
65 and Older
19.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.4%
of households
Married Couples
56.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.58
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 13% above LA average
Rent, home values, and income in Shenandoah
In Shenandoah, rent runs 13% above the LA average, and home values are 53% above the LA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
90.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,143
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.0%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for LA
Unemployment in Shenandoah
Unemployment in East Baton Rouge Parish, which includes Shenandoah, is close to the LA average.
Unemployment rate
Shenandoah: East Baton Rouge Parish rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
East Baton Rouge Parish (county-wide) · Annual averages
Shenandoah is about 4% of East Baton Rouge Parish’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Shenandoah Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute26.6 min avg
How Shenandoah residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Shenandoah, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
Regional airport · few flights421k passengers boarded in 2025
- 52 mi
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Medium hub6.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 23% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, which covers Shenandoah, runs 23% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
255
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,546.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
East Baton Rouge County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In East Baton Rouge Parish, which includes Shenandoah, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | Hail | $1.9M |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2023 | 42 | Excessive Heat | $190,000 |
| 2022 | 13 | Flash Flood | $345,000 |
| 2021 | 13 | Flash Flood | $250.3M |
| 2020 | 9 | Hail | $10.2M |
| 2019 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $945,000 |
| 2018 | 13 | Flash Flood | $120,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
East Baton Rouge Parish, county-wide
Shenandoah is about 4% of East Baton Rouge Parish’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality51 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in East Baton Rouge Parish, which includes Shenandoah, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
51
Good Days
181
per year
Moderate Days
183
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
East Baton Rouge Parish, county-wide
Shenandoah is about 4% of East Baton Rouge Parish’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Shenandoah has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/57°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
64.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
88
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
20
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
119
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 40°F | 5.82" |
| Feb | 65°F | 44°F | 4.65" |
| Mar | 71°F | 50°F | 4.38" |
| Apr | 78°F | 56°F | 4.89" |
| May | 84°F | 65°F | 5.60" |
| Jun | 89°F | 71°F | 6.54" |
| Jul | 91°F | 73°F | 4.74" |
| Aug | 91°F | 72°F | 6.09" |
| Sep | 88°F | 68°F | 4.45" |
| Oct | 80°F | 57°F | 4.20" |
| Nov | 70°F | 47°F | 3.95" |
| Dec | 63°F | 42°F | 5.19" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Shenandoah
Uninsured
1.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Shenandoah's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Womans Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.5 mi away · Baton Rouge
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.9 mi away · Baton Rouge
Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, L L C
Psychiatric · 5.1 mi away · Baton Rouge
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education52.7% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Shenandoah
College Degree Rate
52.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Colleges Near Shenandoah (within 15 miles)
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
10.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 30,594 students · in-state tuition $12,551 · 71% graduate · median earnings $64,338 (10 yrs after entry)
Southern University and A & M College
14.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 5,519 students · in-state tuition $9,958 · 36% graduate · median earnings $47,186 (10 yrs after entry)
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
6.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 821 students · in-state tuition $16,553 · 47% graduate · median earnings $63,092 (10 yrs after entry)
Southern University Law Center
14.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 607 students · median earnings $47,186 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 63 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Shenandoah
Shenandoah has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (63 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
63 mi awayJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
National Historical Park and Preserve
65 mi awayNatchez National Historical Park
National Historical Park
82 mi awayCities Near Shenandoah
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Shenandoah?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Shenandoah FAQ
Is Shenandoah, Louisiana affordable?⌄
Shenandoah's median rent is $1,201/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $107,021/year. Median home value is $331,100.
Is Shenandoah, Louisiana safe?⌄
Shenandoah is policed by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 255 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2546 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Shenandoah, Louisiana?⌄
East Baton Rouge Parish, which includes Shenandoah, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Shenandoah, Louisiana?⌄
The cost of living in Shenandoah is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,201/month and median household income is $107,021/year. The median home value is $331,100. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Shenandoah, Louisiana?⌄
The average commute in Shenandoah is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from