At a Glance
Median Income
$182,372
$85,337 per capita
Home Value
$1,119,400
Zillow: $866,270
Violent Crime
50/100K
1,364/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.1%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
7.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
251 sunny days/yr
How Stafford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stafford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stafford a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stafford residents earn a median household income of $182,372 , which is 143% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $85,337. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 40,968 business establishments, including 3,193 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stafford is $1,119,400 , 297% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $866,270. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Stafford reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,364/100K.
Education
75.1% of adults in Stafford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(123% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stafford has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population1,572
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density251/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$182,372
Per Capita$85,337
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$90,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553
Housing
B
Home Value$1,119,400
Rent
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$866,270
Housing Units631
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent50/100K
Property1,364/100K
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death7,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain44.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation427 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+75.1%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+31.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute32 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations35
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Stafford was built in 1974.
25.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 3,193 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 87 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.