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Stafford, VA Area Guide

A historic community along the Potomac

Quantico Marine Base Military Historic Washington DC Area Easy Commutes

It's where Pocahontas was kidnapped in 1613, and where George Washington lived as a child. Stafford, located along the Potomac River and including part of the Quantico Marine Corps Base, is located along I-95 about 40 miles southwest of Washington DC. Stafford, a large CDP with a population of about 4,400, is the county seat for Stafford County.

This fascinating town features several historic destinations, great shops and restaurants, and easy access to Quantico on its north end and historic Fredericksburg to the south. Accokeek Furnace Archeological Site is one of the area's historic sites, built around 1726. The Principio Company leased the land from George Washington's father, Augustine Washington.

Public Quarry at Government Island contains sandstone that was used to build the White House and the US Capitol building. Pierre Charles L'Enfant purchased the quarry in 1791, and today it serves as a county park, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and part of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.

If you enjoy the paranormal, be sure to visit Aquia Harbor Church. Built in 1751, the church is one of the oldest churches in the country still in operation -- and supposedly one of the most haunted locations in the area.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Stafford, VA is $1,827 for one bedroom, $2,062 for two bedrooms, and $2,105 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Stafford has decreased by -3.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,827/month
774 Sq Ft
House
$3,100/month
2,158 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,534/month
1,015 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Stafford, VA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

32 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

25 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Winding Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Margaret Brent Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Garrisonville Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Rockhill Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Rodney E. Thompson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Andrew G. Wright Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

H.H. Poole Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Shirley C. Heim Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Stafford Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Mountain View High

Public

Grades 9-12

Colonial Forge High

Public

Grades 9-12

North Stafford High

Public

Grades 9-12

Brooke Point High

Public

Grades 9-12

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.