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Staunton, VA


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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.

The People and Families of Staunton

In Staunton, about 45% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Staunton live by themselves.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Staunton had a median family income of $44,422.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Staunton ($4,045). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Staunton Housing

About 61% of housing units in Staunton are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Staunton, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
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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