Stanardsville, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Greene County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
473 Population 1,314/sq mi density
$63,594 Median Income $55,057 per capita
$258,900 Home Value $339,606 Zillow
$1,004 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,594 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$258,900 home value, $1,004/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Stanardsville, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,594
15% below
$55,057 per capita
Home Value
$258,900
8% below
Zillow: $339,606
Median Rent
$1,004/mo
14% below
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%
19% below
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Stanardsville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Stanardsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
92%
Rent
86%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
81%
Unemployment
100%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stanardsville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stanardsville residents earn a median household income of $63,594 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,057. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 547 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stanardsville is $258,900 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,606. Median rent is $1,004/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

27.2% of adults in Stanardsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stanardsville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population473
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density1,314/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,594
Per Capita$55,057
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$681M
Avg Weekly Wage$841

Housing

A
Home Value$258,900
Rent$1,004
Ownership46.0%
Zillow$339,606
Housing Units234
Rent Burden26.8%

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,743/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation613 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Broadband75.5%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Stanardsville was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.