Geography
Known as the “Queen City”of the Shenandoah Valley, Staunton is northwest of Charlottesville.
Cultural Attractions
Staunton boasts the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and the Blackfriars Playhouse, the only existing replica of Shakespeare’s Blackfriars Theatre.
Recreation
Gypsy Hill Park offers a public golf course, swimming pool, volleyball and tennis courts, a lake, and more.
Economy
Staunton is home to Mary Baldwin College, and one campus of the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind; agriculture is the dominant industry.
Fun Fact
Country music legends the Statler Brothers grew up in Staunton and still make their home there.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 23,966
- Population under 55:
- 65.4%
- Population over 55:
- 34.6%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Washington
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Average
- Temperature:
- 89°F July High, 25°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $34,984
- Median home price:
- $108,500
- Average property tax:
- $1,416
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 7.5%
- Low
- Cost of living:
- Average
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 4
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 8
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 2/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 5/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 12/1
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 204
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