Stuarts Draft, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Staunton city County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
11,920 Population 407/sq mi density
$77,585 Median Income $40,074 per capita
$260,700 Home Value $359,034 Zillow
$1,063 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$77,585 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$260,700 home value, $1,063/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Stuarts Draft, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,585
3% above
$40,074 per capita
Home Value
$260,700
8% below
Zillow: $359,034
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
9% below
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
40% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Stuarts Draft Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
103%
Home Value
92%
Rent
91%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stuarts Draft a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stuarts Draft residents earn a median household income of $77,585 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,074. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% 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 Stuarts Draft is $260,700 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,034. Median rent is $1,063/month, with 25.5% 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 1992.

Education

20.1% of adults in Stuarts Draft hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stuarts Draft has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population11,920
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density407/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$77,585
Per Capita$40,074
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty5.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$921

Housing

A+
Home Value$260,700
Rent$1,063
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$359,034
Housing Units5,073
Rent Burden25.5%

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,560/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation1,379 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Stuarts Draft was founded in 1749.
The median home in Stuarts Draft was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.