City safety & data profile

StauntonVA

Staunton, VA is a 24K-resident city in Staunton city with a median household income of $65,581.

Staunton city, Virginia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Staunton, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Staunton has a population larger than 54% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $259,200, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

24K
Population
Top 46%
By size
$65,581
Median income
$259,200
Median home
12.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Staunton

Staunton posts a median household income higher than 30% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Staunton area.

Top 70%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Staunton

Where Staunton income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$65,581 Bottom 30% higher than 30% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. VA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Staunton, VA beyond the headline numbers

Staunton sits inside Staunton city, Virginia, at roughly 38.15°N, -79.07°W. Population 24,416, $65,581 median household income. Median home value $259,200, median rent $1,024. Poverty rate 12.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Staunton's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 37%, then obesity at 35.9%. 1 hospital in/around Staunton, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Staunton from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
24,416
Staunton
Median Income
$65,581
-4% vs avg
Median Home Value
$259,200
+14% vs avg
Median Age
39.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Staunton city) - Staunton's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
26K+8%
Median Income
$65,581+70%
Median Home Value
$259,200+53%
Poverty Rate
12.4%-31%
Unemployment
5.2%-28%

Economics

Economics indicators for Staunton, VA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,024/mo
Poverty Rate
12.4% -13% vs avg
Unemployment 5.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 37.7%
Work From Home 8.8%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 79.3%
African American 10.9%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
37%
Obesity
35.9%
Short Sleep Duration
34.8%
Physical Inactivity
25%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.2%
Binge Drinking
14.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.1%
Current Smoking
13.3%
Diabetes
12.7%
Current Asthma
11%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 67.6%
Annual Checkup 79.5%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.1%
Stroke
3.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Staunton, VA? ▼
Staunton, VA has a population of 24,416 people, located in Staunton city, Virginia.
What is the median household income in Staunton? ▼
The median household income in Staunton, VA is $65,581 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12.4%.
What is the median home value in Staunton? ▼
The median home value in Staunton, VA is $259,200. Median rent is $1,024/month.
What are the top health concerns in Staunton? ▼
The top health indicators in Staunton include High Blood Pressure (37%), Obesity (35.9%), Short Sleep Duration (34.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Staunton? ▼
Staunton has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Staunton? ▼
The median age in Staunton, VA is 39.9 years. 37.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Staunton, VA is located in Staunton city, Virginia. With a population of 24K and a $65,581 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Staunton area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

Waynesboro, VA 21K Harrisonburg, VA 53K Charlottesville, VA 47K Madison Heights, VA 11K Lynchburg, VA 80K West Lynchburg, VA 66K Timberlake, VA 12K Culpeper, VA 18K
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Using Staunton's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Staunton area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Staunton city) where that is the smallest published unit.

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