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Staunton, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Staunton city County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
25,765 Population 1,293/sq mi density
$62,586 Median Income $35,941 per capita
$239,300 Home Value $302,592 Zillow
$993 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
205 Violent Crime/100K 1,897 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,586 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$239,300 home value, $993/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
205 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Staunton, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,586
17% below
$35,941 per capita
Home Value
$239,300
15% below
Zillow: $302,592
Median Rent
$993/mo
15% below
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
205/100K
46% below
1,897/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.1%
4% above
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Staunton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
85%
Rent
85%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
104%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
54%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Staunton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Staunton residents earn a median household income of $62,586 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,941. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 928 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Staunton is $239,300 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,592. Median rent is $993/month, with 26.5% 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 1964.

Safety & Crime

Staunton reports 205 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,897/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

35.1% of adults in Staunton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Staunton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population25,765
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1,293/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,586
Per Capita$35,941
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty8.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$921

Housing

A+
Home Value$239,300
Rent$993
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$302,592
Housing Units12,293
Rent Burden26.5%

Crime

F
Violent205/100K
Property1,897/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault112/100K
Burglary140/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,560/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,386 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.1%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+15.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute22 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Staunton was founded in 1747.
The median home in Staunton was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.