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Staunton, Virginia

Introduction to Staunton, Virginia

Staunton, Virginia is 54 miles N of Lynchburg, Virginia (center to center) and 121 miles SW of Washington, District of Columbia. The city has a population of 23,853.

Staunton History

William Beverley was an early landowner in this area who got surveyor Thomas Lewis to lay out the first plat of the town of Staunton in 1746. Staunton was established the following year and incorporated in 1871. It became an independent city in July, 1902. Staunton is recognized as the first city to adopt a city manager form of government in 1908.

Staunton and nearby Attractions

  • American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriars Playhouse
  • Artisans Center of Virginia
  • Dixie Theater
  • Oak Grove Theater
  • P. Buckley Moss Museum
  • Sunspots Studios and Glassblowing

Things To Do In Staunton

Staunton offers many exciting activities for everyone. The city has art galleries, museums, and facilities for outdoor activities. The Blackfriars Playhouse is a unique place which hosts a re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theater. It features performances of Shakespearean and Renaissance drama throughout the year. Downtown Staunton has nine excellent art galleries. These galleries have sculpture, paintings, jewelry, blown glass, photography, and many other things.

Staunton Transportation

One can avail of flights from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport.

Staunton Higher Education

Mary Baldwin College is the local college, and James Madison University and Washington and Lee University are some distance away.

High Points

Staunton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

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Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 16%Staunton Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Staunton, VA

Comparing Staunton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population86
Senior Citizens86
Female Share of the Population84
Well-Paid Single Women67
Racial Diversity65
Well-Paid Single Men57
Male Share of the Population37
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married35
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
Median Family Income57
People in Middle Class or Better47
People Above Poverty47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Affordability of Rents75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Housing Recently Built43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime65
Low Property Crime54

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