Staunton, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
24,660
Unemployment
3.7%
Poverty
12.2%
Median Home
$171,600
Median Income
$52,292
Median Rent
$864
Staunton SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
7
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
6
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
8
Staunton, VA Crime Report
594
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,371.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
1.08%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Staunton / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 594 | 2,371.4 | 1,665.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 45 | 179.7 | 208.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 8.0 | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 6 | 24.0 | 34.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 27 | 107.8 | 141.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 549 | 2,191.8 | 1,456.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 54 | 215.6 | 133.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 469 | 1,872.4 | 1,196.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 26 | 103.8 | 126.3 | 246.0 |
Staunton, VA Cost Of Living
99
Staunton's Overall Cost Of Living
Staunton's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Staunton | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 106 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 105 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 86 | 131 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 89 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 101 | 96 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Staunton in Virginia
Map Of Staunton, VA
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Population over time in Staunton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24,660 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 24,452 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 24,273 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 24,234 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 24,193 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 24,132 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 23,989 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 23,906 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 23,835 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 23,806 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Staunton
| Race | Staunton | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.5% | 61.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 10.7% | 18.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 6.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 9.5% | 18.2% |
Gender in Staunton
| Gender | Staunton | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 45.8% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Staunton for adults over 25
| Education | Staunton | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Staunton, Virginia
| Income | Staunton | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.7% | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 3.3% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.1% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.1% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.0% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.3% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.1% | 17.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.9% | 9.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.5% | 11.6% | 8.3% |
