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Shepherdstown, West Virginia

town · Jefferson County

At a glance

1,460
Population
$485,200
Median home value
60% above U.S. median
$1,201/mo
Median rent
11% below U.S. median
$63,750
Median household income
19% below U.S. median
16.9 min
Average commute
95.8%
Homes with broadband
11.9%
Unemployment

Living here

Colleges in town:
Shepherd University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates98.2%
College graduates71.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Jefferson County Development Authority
Jefferson County Development Authority is a full-service organization dedicated to attracting and retaining business and industry in Jefferson County, West Virginia, to facilitate job creation and capital investment. It supports growth through site development, workforce development, funding resources, and other services to help businesses thrive in the county.
state America Electric Power Economic Development
AEP's Economic Development page presents site selection services and energy solutions to help businesses locate facilities within its 11-state service area, with a focus on supporting growth.
state Little Kanawha Area Development Corp
The LKADC is a lead economic and community development non-profit serving Calhoun and Wirt Counties in West Virginia.
state New River Gorge Regional Eco Dev Auth
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority initiates, facilitates, and support the community and economic development efforts in the New River Gorge region of West Virginia, serving Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, and Summers counties.
state West Virginia Development Office
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all West Virginians by strengthening our communities and expanding the state's economy to create more and better jobs.
state West Virginia Economic Development Council
The West Virginia Economic Development Council brings economic development professionals and organizations from around the state to share and collaborate on programs and issues, and promotes activities to retain, expand, and attract business in West Virginia. It states that it is the only professional organization in the state with the sole function of promoting economic development and serving economic development professionals across West Virginia.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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