At a Glance
Median Income
$61,875
$26,023 per capita
Home Value
$133,800
Zillow: $252,899
Median Rent
$905/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
352/100K
4,686/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Staley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Staley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Staley a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Staley residents earn a median household income of $61,875 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,023. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,042 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Staley is $133,800 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,899. Median rent is $905/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Staley reports 352 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,686/100K.
Education
12.1% of adults in Staley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Staley has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population532
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density459/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$26,023
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$5,991M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
A+
Home Value$133,800
Rent$905
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$252,899
Housing Units186
Rent Burden26.6%
Crime
F
Violent352/100K
Property4,686/100K
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,479/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation725 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute32 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed190 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Staley was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 190 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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