Staunton, Virginia
Among the top 17% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 65% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 45% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 83% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 60% of US counties
- top 2% for amenities nearby
- top 10% for sales tax
- bottom 17% for property crime
Staunton is a county in Virginia with about 26,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for affordability. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, sales tax, and walkability. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
Official websitestaunton.va.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.1 in2.7 in
humid 69%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$60k48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 24% of US counties
Home Value$220k73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$984better than 24% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 48% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.74%better than 59% of US counties
Income Tax5.80%better than 29% of US counties
Sales Tax5.77%better than 90% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.44%better than 33% of US counties
Unemployment5.1%better than 43% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)36°F57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation40.6 in44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall21.6 inbetter than 38% of US counties
Sunny Days249 daysbetter than 63% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 48% of US counties
Comfortable Days85 daysbetter than 66% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk10.6better than 87% of US counties
School Quality60.7better than 61% of US counties
Violent Crime1257/100kbetter than 23% of US counties
Property Crime1874/100kbetter than 17% of US counties
Community
Population25,58150th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.046th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3256th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.841st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1012th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)79.9%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)10.1%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.8%41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.4%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.8%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 68% of US counties
Walkability8.5/20better than 88% of US counties
Airport Distance103 mibetter than 47% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access80.9%better than 36% of US counties
Amenities Nearby37.53better than 98% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 36% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Staunton an affordable place to live?
- Staunton is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 24% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Staunton?
- The median home value in Staunton is $220k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Staunton?
- Median household income in Staunton is $60k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Staunton?
- Median gross rent in Staunton is $984 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Staunton safe?
- Staunton is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1257/100k (better than 23%). Property crime is 1874/100k.
- What is the weather like in Staunton?
- Staunton averages 77°F in July and 36°F in January, with 40.6 in of annual precipitation and about 249 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Staunton?
- Public-school quality in Staunton is above average, scoring better than 61% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Staunton?
- The average one-way commute in Staunton is 22 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)