Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Stephens City is a small town in Virginia with a population of 2,338. Residents earn $94,250 per year, which is 25% above the national average.
Based on current data, Stephens City receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Stephens City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Stephens City is $94,250, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Stephens City is $287,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,200 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Stephens City is below the national average at 157 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,349 per 100,000, near the national average.
28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Stephens City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches, including 23.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 77.4% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 22.6% |
| 69% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $94,250 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,936 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,197 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,955 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,480 |
| Restaurants | 146 |
| Healthcare | 254 |
| Retail | 265 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,335 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.51% |
| Commute Time | 38.0 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |
| Census Median | $287,600 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $425,263 |
| Median List Price | $387,990 |
| Median List Price | $387,990 |
| $/Sq Ft | $174 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.4% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 20 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,200 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,085 |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,335 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.51% |
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 11,478/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 254 |
| Total Violent | 156.6/100K |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 156.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,348.6/100K |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 521.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,774.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 52.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.7 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 962/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0931°N, 78.2183°W |
| County FIPS | 51840 |
Winner: Democrat by 9.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.3% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 962/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 254 |
| Restaurants | 146 |
| Retail Stores | 265 |
| Avg Commute | 38.0 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |