Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Staunton, VA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,223
Population
25,980
Renter Mix
44% Rent
Delight in the many charms of this small, mountain town
Suburban
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Historic
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Charming
Located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, Staunton boasts a welcoming, small-town atmosphere along with the cultural amenities of a big city. Known for being the birthplace of the United States’ 28th President, Staunton contains the engaging Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum.
Staunton also offers a bevy of theatrical performances at the American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriars Playhouse and exciting exhibitions at the Frontier Culture Museum. Walking through Staunton’s historic downtown is the best way to experience its vibrant arts scene, diverse restaurants, eclectic shops, and beautiful architecture.
Staunton is within minutes of numerous Virginia cities such as Waynesboro, Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, Richmond, and even Washington, DC. Getting around from Staunton is simple with quick access to the intersection of Interstates 64 and 81.
Explore the City
Staunton has a bustling, vibrant downtown, dominated by the Augusta County Circuit Court building.
East Beverly St is the main hub of businesses in Staunton.
Montgomery Hall Park offers hiking trails, a playground and a frisbee golf course.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$54,245
Average: $72,830
Education
7,107
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,719
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Staunton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Staunton, VA is $1,226 for one bedroom, $1,277 for two bedrooms, and $1,639 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Staunton has increased by 4.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,226/month
720 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Staunton, VA is 5.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Staunton is 19.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,639. You can expect to pay 1.0% less for groceries, 9.4% more for utilities, and 9.1% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Staunton, VA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
415 Students
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
415 Students
Public
Grades K-5
378 Students
Public
Grades K-5
378 Students
Public
Grades K-5
369 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
574 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
574 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
597 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
31 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 9-12
464 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
464 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
822 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
31 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
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Points of Interest
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Commuter Rail
Airports
- Charlottesville-Albemarle
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.