Virginia
Stanley is a small town in Virginia with a population of 1,976. Residents earn $59,583 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Stanley receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Stanley has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Stanley is $59,583, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 8.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Stanley is $197,100, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Stanley is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 60 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,862 per 100,000, near the national average.
11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Stanley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,583 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,818 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $830 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,561 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 613 |
| County GDP | $892M |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 67 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,844 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.44% |
| Commute Time | 37.4 min |
| Work from Home | 1.0% |
| Census Median | $197,100 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $287,354 |
| Census Median Rent | $800 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,844 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.44% |
| Obesity | 35.4% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.6% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.2% |
| Depression | 27.9% |
| Mental Distress | 21.1% |
| Physical Distress | 15.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 11,041/100K |
| Exercise Access | 63.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Total Violent | 60.1/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 60.1/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,861.9/100K |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 180.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,681.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,067 ft (325 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,382/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5810°N, 78.4994°W |
| County FIPS | 51139 |
Winner: Republican by 54.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 77.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,382/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Retail Stores | 67 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 37.4 min |
| Work from Home | 1.0% |