At a Glance
Median Income
$73,571
$33,702 per capita
Home Value
$161,300
Zillow: $257,954
Median Rent
$784/mo
18.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
14.3% smoking rate
How Stanton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stanton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stanton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stanton residents earn a median household income of $73,571 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,702. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 94 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stanton is $161,300 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,954. Median rent is $784/month, with 18.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
20.7% of adults in Stanton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stanton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,824
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,048/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,571
Per Capita$33,702
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585
Housing
A+
Home Value$161,300
Rent$784
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$257,954
Housing Units702
Rent Burden18.7%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,163/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain26.2 in/yr
Elevation1,442 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute22 min
Broadband76.1%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Stanton was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.