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Staunton, VA

Founded 1747Elev. 432 m
Population
25,765
Median home
$239,300
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
15
Sex offenders
7

Overview

About Staunton

Staunton is a city in Virginia with about 25,765 residents. Staunton was founded in 1747. The median age is 41 and the median household income is $62,586. Homes carry a median value of $239,300, and about 60% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (78.9%). Around 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
25,765
Median age
41
Median household income
$62,586
Per-capita income
$35,941
Poverty rate
12.6%
High-school grad or higher
93.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.1%
Unemployment
5%
Avg. commute
22 min
Work from home
6.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White78.9%
Hispanic or Latino4.4%
Black10%
Asian1.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts39%
Service20.1%
Sales & office18.9%
Production, transportation & material moving15.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$239,300
Median gross rent
$993/mo
Owner-occupied
59.5%
Median year built
1963
Households
11,356
Avg. household size
2.13

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Staunton has 15 public schools — 5 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading40%
Math36%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

RIVERHEADS HIGHHighGrades 9–12
STAUNTON HIGHHighGrades 9–12
Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind HighHighGrades 9–12
BEVERLEY MANOR MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
SHELBURNE MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Arthur R. Ware ElementaryElementary
Bessie Weller ElementaryElementary
Riverheads ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Thomas C. McSwain ElementaryElementary
Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Commonwealth Ctr For Children & AdolescentsOtherGrades -1–12
WESTERN ST. HOSP. ED. PR.OtherGrades -1–12
SHENANDOAH VALLEY JUVENILE DETENTION HOMEGrades -2–-2

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime53% below national
Staunton181
Virginia243
United States386
↓ 15% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime21% below national
Staunton1,540
Virginia1,686
United States1,952
↓ 20% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Staunton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Staunton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Staunton County
HurricaneRelatively Low
LightningRelatively Low
Strong windRelatively Low
Winter weatherRelatively Low
Cold waveVery Low
EarthquakeVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Staunton is in Staunton County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Staunton was founded in 1747. Elevation ~432 m.

Population trend
26K24K25,76520102024
Map of Staunton
Staunton, VA
Where Staunton is
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Historic places

26 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Augusta County CourthouseOakdeneSteephillTrinity Episcopal ChurchStuart HouseSears HouseOaks, TheNational Valley Bank
Notable people from Staunton
Woodrow WilsonFrancis CollinsWilliam HainesJohn BreckinridgeJoseph W. FiferJohn BrownAlexander Hugh Holmes StuartJohn D. ImbodenDiana AdamsJohn E. Colhoun
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Nearby cities
Waynesboro (11 mi)Harrisonburg (22 mi)Charlottesville (32 mi)Lynchburg (53 mi)Culpeper (61 mi)Front Royal (71 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Staunton, VA (7)

Public sex-offender registry records for Staunton, Virginia.

Charles Edward Green Jr, 52ABSCONDER
Staunton · Staunton City County · 24401
AKA Charles Edward Green, Charles Green
William Cecil King Jr, 63ABSCONDER
Staunton · Staunton City County · 24401
AKA William Cecil King, William C King Jr
David Michael Baker, 56ABSCONDER
Staunton · Augusta County County · 24401
Robert Anthony Tyler Martinez, 28ABSCONDER
Staunton · Staunton City County · 24401
AKA Robert Anthony Martinez, Rob Martinez
James Nathaniel Campbell Iii, 51ABSCONDER
Staunton · Staunton City County · 24401
AKA Ninnie Campbell, James Nathaniel Campbell
James Stockton Harris, 60ABSCONDER
Staunton · Staunton City County · 24401
AKA James Stockman Harris, James Harris
James Andrew Anderson Jr, 55ABSCONDER
Staunton · Staunton City County · 24401
AKA James Andrew Anderson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Staunton — frequently asked

What is the population of Staunton, Virginia?
Staunton has a population of about 25,765, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Staunton?
The median home value in Staunton is $239,300, and the median gross rent is $993/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Staunton safe? What is the crime rate?
Staunton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 181 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Staunton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Staunton County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, lightning, strong wind.
How many schools are in Staunton?
Staunton has 15 public schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Staunton?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near Staunton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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