Living in Staunton, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Staunton · Census data 2020–2024
Staunton has 350 residents with a median age of 45.4. The median household income is $57,500 (20% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $92,900, the median rent is $894/month.
Staunton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Staunton at a glance
- Population
- 350
- Median age
- 45.4State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $57,500State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $92,900State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $894/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 82.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Staunton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Staunton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Staunton the median home value is $92,900, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $894 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $988 a month in housing costs.
Staunton median household income
The median household income in Staunton is $57,500 and the income per person is $30,699. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Staunton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 189
- Owner-occupied
- 82.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.1%
- Vacant
- 19.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.30
Staunton demographics
- Population
- 350
- Median age
- 45.4
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 152
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 14.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Staunton ›
Education in Staunton
5.7% of adults 25 and older in Staunton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Staunton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.2%
- Drive alone
- 89.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.9%
Staunton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton | 350 | $57,500 | $92,900 | $894 |
| Billtown | 177 | $55,795 | — | — |
| Cloverland | 398 | $72,865 | — | $3,501 |
| Seelyville | 986 | $56,994 | $151,900 | $821 |
| Brazil | 7,831 | $52,055 | $113,900 | $869 |
| Knightsville | 642 | $60,208 | $109,800 | $817 |
| Harmony | 645 | $54,615 | $116,700 | $1,096 |
| Burnett | 101 | $47,857 | $67,900 | — |
| Cory | 109 | $150,000 | $114,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Staunton, IN?
The median household income in Staunton is $57,500, 20% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Staunton?
The median home value in Staunton is $92,900, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Staunton?
The median gross rent in Staunton is $894 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Staunton, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
What is the median age in Staunton?
The median age in Staunton is 45.4 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Staunton?
The average commute to work in Staunton is 28 minutes; 1.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Staunton?
The unemployment rate in Staunton is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Staunton?
5.7% of adults in Staunton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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