Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Stone Ridge is a small city in Virginia with a population of 16,340. Residents earn $183,211 per year, which is 144% above the national average.
Based on current data, Stone Ridge receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Stone Ridge stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Stone Ridge is $183,211, which is significantly higher than the national average — 144% above $75,149. This places Stone Ridge among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Stone Ridge is $666,300, making it a premium housing market at 136% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,761 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Stone Ridge is a highly educated community — 69.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Stone Ridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 66.0% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 34.0% |
| 154% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $183,211 |
| 144% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $58,944 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,285 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,997 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 344 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,880 |
| 68% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.88% |
| Commute Time | 33.6 min |
| Work from Home | 26.8% |
| Census Median | $666,300 |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $580,000 |
| Median List Price | $580,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $293 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.8% |
| Price Drops | 13.3% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,761 |
| 137% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,880 |
| 68% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.88% |
| Obesity | 24.9% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| COPD | 2.9% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.6% |
| Depression | 17.1% |
| Mental Distress | 12.3% |
| Physical Distress | 8.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,335/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 345 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,309/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9250°N, 77.5555°W |
| County FIPS | 51685 |
Winner: Democrat by 20 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 69.4% |
| 106% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 6,309/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Retail Stores | 22 |
| Avg Commute | 33.6 min |
| Work from Home | 26.8% |