Here's what it costs to live in Staunton, Virginia, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,024 per month, while the typical home is valued around $259,200. Households earn a median of $65,581 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$65,581
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,024
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$259,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,088
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,095
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,261
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,734
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
25,948
Latest estimate
Median Age
39.9 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,041
Per month
Avg Home Value
$278,600
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
50.3
fair
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.6%
What is the cost of living index for Staunton?
The cost of living index for Staunton is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Staunton?
The median gross rent in Staunton is $1,024 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Staunton?
The median household income in Staunton is $65,581 per year.
What is the median home value in Staunton?
The median home value in Staunton is $259,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Staunton?
Air quality data for Staunton is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Staunton?
Tax data for Virginia is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
