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Stanley, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Page County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,976 Population 1,382/sq mi density
$59,583 Median Income $30,818 per capita
$197,100 Home Value $287,354 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 20.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
60 Violent Crime/100K 479 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$59,583 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$197,100 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Stanley, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,583
21% below
$30,818 per capita
Home Value
$197,100
30% below
Zillow: $287,354
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
20.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
60/100K
84% below
479/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
67% below
77.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Stanley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
70%
Rent
69%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stanley 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

Stanley residents earn a median household income of $59,583 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,818. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 613 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stanley is $197,100 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,354. Median rent is $800/month, with 20.1% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Stanley reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 479/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

11.2% of adults in Stanley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 77.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stanley has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,976
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density1,382/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,583
Per Capita$30,818
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$892M
Avg Weekly Wage$830

Housing

A+
Home Value$197,100
Rent$800
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$287,354
Housing Units664
Rent Burden20.1%

Crime

F
Violent60/100K
Property479/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault60/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,041/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,067 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+77.4%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 23%
Commute37 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Stanley was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.