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Everything you need to know before moving to Shepherdstown WV 25443. Is Shepherdstown WV safe? Is Shepherdstown WV a good place to live? The data below covers it. Demographics, public and private schools, FBI and state crime stats, air quality, climate, and top-rated restaurants. Live data from public APIs. No signup, no email required.

ZIP 25443: Shepherdstown, WV at a Glance

Jefferson County

People & Housing in Shepherdstown WV

Is Shepherdstown WV a good place to live? Median income, housing, and who calls ZIP 25443 home.

Small Town

Population

7,516

Total people living in this ZIP. Bigger or smaller isn't better. Just how busy the area is.

Mixed

Median Age

38 yrs

Half the residents are older than this, half younger. A quick snapshot of who lives here.

Nat'l avg: 38.9 yrs

Upper Income

Median Household Income

$103,095

What the typical household earns per year. Higher usually means a more affluent area.

Nat'l avg: $74,580

Affordable

Median Home Value

$377,500

What the typical owner-occupied home is worth. Use it to gauge if home prices fit your budget.

Nat'l avg: $281,900

Affordable

Median Rent

$1,043 /mo

Average monthly rent. Lower means more affordable for renters.

Nat'l avg: $1,402 /mo

Owner Dominated

Owner-Occupied

80.6%

Share of homes lived in by their owners. Higher often signals a more settled, established neighborhood.

Nat'l avg: 64.7%

College Town

Bachelor's or Higher

55.9%

Share of adults 25+ who finished college. Often tracks with stronger job markets and schools.

Nat'l avg: 35.4%

Long Commute

Mean Commute

32 min

How long the typical worker travels to their job each day. Shorter means less time in the car or on transit.

Nat'l avg: 26 min

Crime & Safety in Shepherdstown WV

Is Shepherdstown WV safe? Here's what the FBI and local police report for ZIP 25443.

Moderate

Violent Crime Rate

2.1 / 1k

Homicide, robbery, aggravated assault, and sexual assault per 1,000 residents per year.

Low

Property Crime Rate

4.5 / 1k

Burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson per 1,000 residents per year.

Low

Overall Crime Rate

14.5 / 1k

All reported incidents per 1,000 residents per year, including non-violent and non-property offenses.

Source: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Last 12 months (2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30). Rates per 1,000 residents using ACS population. Dataset.

Restaurants & Cafés Near Shepherdstown WV

Moving to Shepherdstown WV 25443? These are the top-rated restaurants and cafés within 5 miles.

20+restaurants11caféswithin 5 miles

Bavarian Inn, Resort and Brewing Company

4.5(3,047 reviews)· $$$

Restaurant

164 Shepherd Grade Rd, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, USA

Blue Moon Cafe

4.5(1,836 reviews)· $

American

200 E High St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, USA

McDonald's

3.4(714 reviews)· $

American

31 Maddex Square Dr, Shepherdstown, WV 25443, USA

Schools Near Shepherdstown WV

Moving to Shepherdstown WV 25443? Public and private schools closest to this ZIP, with the ones parents typically look at.

3elementary1middle0highwithin 5 miles · 3 public · 2 private

Shepherdstown Middle School

Public

Middle· 0.4 mi away

Grades 06 to 08

54 Minden St, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443

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Shepherdstown Elementary School

Public

Elementary· 0.5 mi away

Grades PK to 05

662 S Church St, Shepherdstown, WV, 25443

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THE LIGHT OF THE CHILD MONTESSORI SCHOOL, LLC

Private

Elementary· 0.6 mi away

· Other religious· 3 students

23 DORAL LN, MARTINSBURG, WV, 25405

Sharpsburg Elementary

Public

Elementary· 3.5 mi away

Grades PK to 05

17525 Shepherdstown Pike, Sharpsburg, MD, 21782

FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Private

Other· 5.0 mi away

· Other religious· 290 students

138 GREENSBURG RD, MARTINSBURG, WV, 25404

Public schools: NCES Common Core of Data 2024-25. Private schools: NCES Private School Survey 2021-22 (newest released, biennial).

Air Quality in Shepherdstown WV

Is Shepherdstown WV safe to breathe? Live EPA readings for particulates, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

Clean Air

EPA US AQI

The EPA's overall Air Quality Index. 0-50 good, 51-100 moderate, 101+ starts being unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Nat'l avg: 50

Moderate

PM2.5

10 µg/m³

Tiny particles from car exhaust, fires, and dust that get deep into your lungs. Lower is healthier. EPA's safe limit is 9.

Nat'l avg: 9 µg/m³

Clean

PM10

10.1 µg/m³

Coarser airborne particles like dust and pollen. WHO considers under 15 µg/m³ healthy.

Nat'l avg: 15 µg/m³

Low Ozone

Ozone

55 µg/m³

Ground-level ozone, the main ingredient in smog. Spikes on hot, sunny days.

Nat'l avg: 100 µg/m³

Low NO2

NO₂

8.4 µg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide, mostly from car exhaust. Higher near busy roads and highways.

Nat'l avg: 10 µg/m³

Low CO

Carbon Monoxide

196 µg/m³

Carbon monoxide from cars, gas heaters, and fires. Outdoor levels in residential areas usually run well below safety limits.

Nat'l avg: 4000 µg/m³

Climate in Shepherdstown WV (3-yr avg)

Moving to Shepherdstown WV 25443? Summer highs, winter lows, precipitation, and how hot or cold it actually gets.

Hot

Summer Avg High

87.2°F

How hot a typical summer afternoon gets. Personal taste. Some love it warm.

Mild

Winter Avg Low

29.4°F

How cold a typical winter night gets. Below freezing means real winters.

Comfortable

Annual Rainfall

37"

Total inches of rain per year. U.S. average is around 30 inches.

Minimal

Annual Snowfall

4.2"

Average inches of snow per year. 0-5 mild, 30+ serious winter, shoveling weather.

Hot Often

Days ≥ 90°F / yr

How many days a year feel sweltering. More days = bigger AC bills.

Many Freezes

Days ≤ 32°F / yr

How many days a year hit freezing. More days = bigger heating bills and icy mornings.

Annual Avg High

66.6°F

Average daily high across the year. Useful one-number summary of how warm the area runs.

Annual Avg Low

47.5°F

Average daily low across the year. Together with the high, gives you the typical temperature swing.

Data sources: ZIP geocoding via Zippopotam, demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS 5-year survey (2022), air quality and climate from Open-Meteo, restaurants from Google Places (powered by Google). National averages from ACS 2022. Census numbers reflect a rolling 5-year average. Air quality reflects the most recent hourly observation. Climate averages cover the 3 most recent calendar years. Restaurant data filtered to 1,000+ reviews within 5 miles. Verify with local sources before making relocation decisions.

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