Living in Staunton, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Staunton · Census data 2020–2024
Staunton has 25,948 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $65,581 (30% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $259,200, the median rent is $1,024/month.
Staunton at a glance
- Population
- 25,948
- Median age
- 39.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $65,581State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $259,200State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,024/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 60.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Staunton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
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 $259,200, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,024 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,413 a month in housing costs.
Staunton median household income
The median household income in Staunton is $65,581 and the income per person is $36,608. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Staunton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,397
- Owner-occupied
- 60.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.1%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.14
Staunton demographics
- Population
- 25,948
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 11,309
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Staunton ›
Education in Staunton
37.7% of adults 25 and older in Staunton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 16.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Staunton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.3%
Staunton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton | 25,948 | $65,581 | $259,200 | $1,024 |
| Jolivue | 1,075 | $38,214 | $273,500 | $1,159 |
| Verona | 4,165 | $74,000 | $256,200 | $1,153 |
| Fishersville | 9,484 | $83,671 | $348,900 | $1,483 |
| Churchville | 132 | $91,833 | $313,800 | — |
| Mount Sidney | 703 | $93,050 | $348,800 | $722 |
| New Hope | 900 | $87,661 | $323,600 | — |
| Stuarts Draft | 11,780 | $79,332 | $294,300 | $1,201 |
| Waynesboro | 22,841 | $59,994 | $245,500 | $1,020 |
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What is the median household income in Staunton, VA?
The median household income in Staunton is $65,581, 30% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (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 $259,200, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Staunton?
The median gross rent in Staunton is $1,024 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Staunton, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
What is the median age in Staunton?
The median age in Staunton is 39.9 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Staunton?
The average commute to work in Staunton is 21 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Staunton?
The unemployment rate in Staunton is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Staunton?
37.7% 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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