Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (8) F
The Queen Bean
Coffee Shop
The By & By
Coffee Shop
Cranberry's Grocery & Eatery
Coffee Shop
Pampered Palate Cafe
Coffee Shop
Reunion Bakery and Expresso
Coffee Shop
Mugshots Coffeehouse & Cafe
Coffee Shop
ZABB's Beach Day Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (14) A+
Bertie Murphy Deming Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
James D Francis Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
Museum
Dixie Theatre
Cinema
Staunton Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Blackfriars Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Visulite Cinema
Cinema
The Staunton Augusta Art Center
Art Gallery
The Staunton Augusta Art Center
Theatre Arts
CoArt Gallery
Art Gallery
Augusta Art Center
Theatre Arts
Gypsy Hill Express Train
Attraction
Staunton Lanes
Bowling Alley
American Frontier Culture Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (29) D-
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Shenandoah Hops
Deli
Cocoa Mill Chocolatier
Sweets
The Pompei Lounge
Bar
Yelping Dog Wine
Bar
ABC store
Alcohol
The Split Banana
Sweets
Queen City Brewing
Bar
Wright Dairy Rite
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Monte Grande
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Sakura Japanese Steakhouse
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Mi Rancho Mexican
Fast Food
Fitness (6) F
Booker Taliaferro Washington Community Center
Community Centre
Nelson Street Center
Community Centre
Valley Mission
Community Centre
Fraternal Order of Eagles: Elliots Knob Aeries Lodge #680
Community Centre
The Salvation Army Community Center
Community Centre
Verona Moose Lodge 2172
Community Centre
Groceries (9) F
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Newtown Baking
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
Martin's
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Pats Farm Market
Grocery Store
Stanley Meat Market
Butcher
Aldi
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (20) C-
Stuart Addition Historic District
Park
Beverley Historic District
Park
Men Green Thumb Park
Park
Older Kids Playground
Playground
Wharf Area Historic District
Park
Reservoir Hill Park
Park
Woodrow Wilson Park
Park
Newtown Historic District
Park
Landes Park
Park
Booker Taliaferro Washington Community Center
Park
Gypsy Hill Park and Golf Course
Park
Montgomery Hall Park
Park
American Frontier Culture Museum
Park
The Trails at Mill Place
Park
The Trails at Mill Place
Park
Shops (59) A-
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Margaret Mcelroy Interior Design
Interior Decoration
Bonitas Salon
Hairdresser
Peek a Boo's
Clothing
The Sacred Circle
Gift Shop
Rask Florist
Florist
Pretty Pretty
Fashion
17 East Beverly Antiques
Furniture
Grandma's Bait
Clothing
Design @ Nine
Clothing
Redwood & Co
Furniture
Crown Jewelers
Fashion
Barrister Books
Books
The Dragon's Hoard
Toys
HL Lang Jewelers
Fashion
Bookworks
Books
The Book Dragon
Books
Queen City Marketplace
Furniture
Pufferbellies
Toys
Lundch
Convenience Store
Royal Farms
Convenience Store
Dupree Convenience
Convenience Store
Queen City Brewing
Convenience Store
Well Balanced Paw
Pets
The Daisy Virginia
Furniture
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Staunton.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Staunton
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Staunton is 98/100 - which is 10% lower than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime A-

Staunton crime rates are 2,007 per 100k, which is 4% higher than Virginia
Property Crime
1,866 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
141 crimes per 100k A+
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employment C

The median income in Staunton is $52,292 - which is 21% lower than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$52,292 D-
Unemployment Rate
2.2% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (29)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Doctor John E Boyles
Dentist
Augusta Staunton Health Department
Clinic
Blakely House
Clinic
Staunton Eye Clinic
Doctor
Staunton Station 1
Fire Station
Central Fire Station
Fire Station
Bethesda Physical Therapy and Wellness
Clinic
Augusta County Sheriffs Office
Police
Police Office
Police
Doctor Alan White
Dentist
Augusta Health Outpatient Center
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Dockery Rizzo Chiropractic Wellness Center Clinic
Clinic
Augusta County Fire Department #10
Fire Station
Virginia Department of State Police
Police
Staunton Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Western State Hospital
Clinic
Staunton - Augusta Rescue Squad #5
Ambulance Station
VA Clinic
Clinic
Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare
Clinic
Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents
Clinic
Eye One Virginia
Doctor
Valley Pediatric Group
Doctor
Augusta Health
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Staunton home prices are $171,600 - which is 31% lower than Virginia
Home Price
$171,600 C+
Home Appreciation Rate
5% B
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools A

The Staunton graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% lower than Virginia
School Test Scores
70% B-
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (19) B-
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Elementary
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind High
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Middle
Virginia School For Deaf
Virginia School For Blind
Grace Christian School
Staunton Montessori School
Grace Christian School - Elementary/Middle
Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Detention Home
Bessie Weller Elementary
Shenandoah Valley Reg Alternative Ed/Genesis
Western St. Hosp. Ed. Pr.
C.F.Richards Christian School
Arthur R. Ware Elementary
Shelburne Middle
Commonwealth Ctr For Children & Adolescents
Beverley Manor Middle
Beverley Manor Elementary
Shenandoah Valley Reg
High Schools (9) A+
Virginia School For Deaf
Virginia School For Blind
Robert E. Lee High
Grace Christian School
Staunton Montessori School
Raw Learning
Grace Christian School - Elementary/Middle
Western St. Hosp. Ed. Pr.
Commonwealth Ctr For Children & Adolescents
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ratings A+

Staunton has an overall rating of 84% from 11 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes A
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Most Memorable Place I have ever lived 5 rating By Anonymous ( Dec 29, 2022) Wow, what a breathtaking place. If I could have found another job, or managed a career change, I would have stayed forever. If you want a cute little mountain home with white tail deer babies and fox babies in the backyard, then this place is for you. We had our baby here, and th ...Read More e Augusta Health Hospital and surrounding health services in Fishersville was great. We had some flooding events so be prepared to make some flood improvements and you should probably get flood insurance even if you aren't in the floodplain. The politics are moderate, despite having a seeming polarization. A good example is on one street, there is a confederate flag on one side of the street and an LGBTQ flag on the other side. A good example of neighborly live and let live, and the people, in general, are salt of the earth. Read Less
Staunton, Virginia: Something for Everyone 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) This is the place to live. Living in Staunton, Virginia is absolutely breathtaking. During the day I get the pleasure of working in an incredible place and in the evening, I can take in the serenity of the local Blue Ridge Mountains.

If first visiting Staunton, Virginia you may ...Read More be fooled into thinking that this is just a simple little place to be; however, after living in Staunton, Virginia you will find that there is plenty to do. The best areas to visit in Staunton, Virginia include the historic downtown area, the local theater or even the Frontier Culture Museum.

Staunton is the perfect place to visit or to call home. There is a great scene of arts and music, wonderful food to dine on at some great little restaurants and cafes, and if you want to shop there are plenty of unique shops to meet your shopping needs. Regardless of whether you are visiting or living here, there is something for everyone and this is a great place to visit or live. Read Less
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Staunton? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Stuart Addition Historic District
      Beverley Historic District
      Men Green Thumb Park
      Older Kids Playground
      Wharf Area Historic District
      Reservoir Hill Park
      Woodrow Wilson Park
      Newtown Historic District

      Entertainment

      Bertie Murphy Deming Fine Arts Center
      James D Francis Auditorium
      Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum
      Dixie Theatre
      Staunton Performing Arts Center
      Blackfriars Playhouse
      Visulite Cinema
      The Staunton Augusta Art Center

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Domino's
      Hardee's
      Shenandoah Hops
      Cocoa Mill Chocolatier
      The Pompei Lounge
      Yelping Dog Wine
      ABC store

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Staunton? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Staunton.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Staunton? The cost of living in Staunton is 98/100 - which is 10% lower than Virginia.
      Staunton
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Staunton? Staunton crime rates are 2,007, which are 4% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      2,007 per 100k people

      14% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 50

      14% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -8%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Staunton? The median income in Staunton is $52,292 which is 21% lower than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $52,2925% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,7463% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      52% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Staunton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Valley Pediatric Group
      Augusta Health
      Eye One Virginia
      Staunton Eye Clinic

      A+ Housing

      What are Staunton home prices? Staunton home prices are $171,600 - which is 31% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $171,6007% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8649% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      7% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Staunton have good schools? The Staunton graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% lower than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      70%

      46% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      10:1

      40% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Staunton a good place to live? Staunton has an overall rating of 84% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      84%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      85%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      80%

      9 total surveys

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