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Staunton, VA Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Joseph Mitchell

How is Staunton for outdoor activities?

Hello, Been living here since 2024. Crime rate is something to consider -Staunton sits at 204.6 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cheers.

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Jeremiah Lopez

Living in Staunton -the reality

Military spouse here. Rent is about $993/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Staunton sits at 204.6 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Matthew Johnson

Relocating to Staunton, VA -pros and cons?

We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Staunton sits at 204.6 per 100K. Homes are going for about $239,300 on average. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People...

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Theodore Ramirez

How much do you pay for rent in Staunton?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm single, late 30s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Staunton sits at 204.6 per 100K. With a population of 25,765, Staunton is a smaller city. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Is this no...

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Michael Roberts

Best apartments in Staunton under ?

Alright, I'm single, late 30s, and The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I wr...

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victoria_guy

Anyone regret moving to Staunton?

Hey everyone, Born and raised here. The median home value here is around $239,300, which

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Joseph Mitchell

Affordable areas near Staunton?

Been meaning to ask this. Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 8.3%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $62,586 in Staunton. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The ci...

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Julian J.

Staunton in the winter -how bad?

Hey, Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 8.3%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,765 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Nicholas White

How are the schools in Staunton?

I'm single, late 50s, and With a population of 25,765, Staunton is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Staunton sits at 204.6 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $993 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The...

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Matthew Johnson

Day-to-day life in Staunton, VA

Hey everyone, Just moved here 2 months ago and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Honestly, I think it's a great...

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Gerald L.

Is Staunton worth moving to in 2026?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm originally from Pittsburgh and You can expect to pay around $993 for rent here. Poverty rate is 8.3%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Staunton sits at 204.6 per 100K. Night l...

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Matthew Johnson

Day-to-day life in Staunton, VA

People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Should I be concerned? The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Matthew Johnson

Unpopular opinion about Staunton

Hello, I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $239,300 on average. The median home value here is around $239,300, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,765 people. The weather takes some getting us...

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Thomas R.

Staunton housing prices -when will it stop?

OK so We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Staunton sits at 204.6 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $993 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transi...

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Matthew Johnson

Anyone else love living in Staunton?

Hey everyone, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and With a population of 25,765, Staunton is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 8.3%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Benjamin

What's it really like living in Staunton?

Rent is about $993/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thoughts? Appreciate any input. It's a very car-dependent ci...

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Ella P.

Remote worker thinking about Staunton

Hey everyone, I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Any advice would be great. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is...

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victoria_guy

Job market in Staunton for tech?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm originally from Tucson and Homes are going for about $239,300 on average. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by...

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