At a Glance
Median Income
$76,157
$39,346 per capita
Home Value
$106,100
Zillow: $243,628
Median Rent
$1,232/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
151/100K
1,472/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
76.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
13.3% 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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stanton residents earn a median household income of $76,157 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,346. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 232 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stanton is $106,100 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,628. Median rent is $1,232/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Stanton reports 151 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,472/100K.
Education
16.5% of adults in Stanton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
76.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stanton has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,658
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density1,336/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born10.3%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,157
Per Capita$39,346
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$16,187M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,430
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,100
Rent$1,232
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$243,628
Housing Units1,099
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent151/100K
Property1,472/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death13,681/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain15.8 in/yr
Elevation2,674 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+76.6%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
Commute21 min
Broadband69.1%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Stanton was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Midland International Air And Space Port (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
10.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.