Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Stephens City
Stephens City, VA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$724
Population
2,423
Renter Mix
43% Rent
An oasis in the valley
Historic
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Mountain Views
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Family-Friendly
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Community
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Settled in 1758, Stephens City is the Shenandoah Valley's second-oldest town. This history shines through in the city's historic architecture and narrow lanes, interspersed with mature trees and amazing mountain views. Overall, Stephens City provides that small-town charm -- even though it is only about an hour from Washington, DC and two hours northwest of Richmond. With I-81 bordering Stephens City on its eastern edge, getting around the region is easy.
Main Street is home to a variety of shops and restaurants contained in historic buildings. The Stone House, located downtown, was built around 1760. Visit the Newtown History Center, also downtown, to learn more about archeological excavations at the Stone House and more about the city's long history. After moving to Stephens City, be sure to attend the Newtown Heritage Festival, a weekend of fun and family-oriented events.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$80,343
Average: $87,289
Education
504
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,338
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Stephens City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Stephens City, VA is $724 for one bedroom, $772 for two bedrooms, and $2,225 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Stephens City has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$724/month
450 Sq Ft
House
$2,707/month
812 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Stephens City, VA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
600 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,666 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hedgebrook Farms
- Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
- Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum
- Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
- State Arboretum of Virginia and Blandy Experimental Farm
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Colleges
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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.