Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
11%
Stafford
Stafford, VA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,844
Population
101,108
Renter Mix
23% Rent
A historic community along the Potomac
Quantico
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Marine Base
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Military
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Historic
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Washington DC Area
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Easy Commutes
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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.
Explore the City
Aquia Landing Park in Stafford offers stunning views of the Potomac.
History buffs will love the Stafford Civil War Park.
There are plenty of walking and hiking trails around Stafford.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$126,470
Average: $151,097
Education
31,604
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
52,836
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Stafford has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Stafford, VA is $1,835 for one bedroom, $2,036 for two bedrooms, and $2,090 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Stafford has decreased by -2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,835/month
774 Sq Ft
House
$3,054/month
2,414 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,528/month
942 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Stafford, VA is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
840 Students
Public
Grades K-5
806 Students
Kate Waller Barrett Elementary
Public
Grades K-5
774 Students
Public
Grades K-5
719 Students
Public
Grades K-5
687 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,015 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
868 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
983 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
980 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
903 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,203 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,996 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,150 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,925 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Green Springs
- Prince William Forest Park
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† 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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.