Stanleytown, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Martinsville city County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,323 Population 473/sq mi density
$43,611 Median Income $29,843 per capita
$155,100 Home Value $126,721 Zillow
$615 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,611 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$155,100 home value, $615/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Stanleytown, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,611
42% below
$29,843 per capita
Home Value
$155,100
45% below
Zillow: $126,721
Median Rent
$615/mo
47% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
106% above
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Stanleytown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
55%
Rent
53%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
206%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stanleytown a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stanleytown residents earn a median household income of $43,611 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,843. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 959 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stanleytown is $155,100 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,721. Median rent is $615/month, with 51.0% 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 1965.

Education

16.9% of adults in Stanleytown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stanleytown has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,323
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density473/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,611
Per Capita$29,843
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty2.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$836

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,100
Rent$615
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$126,721
Housing Units840
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death19,661/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation912 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute20 min
Broadband75.2%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Stanleytown was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Danville Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.