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Staunton city

VA · Pop. 25,765 · Urban County

70/100Homestead Score

Staunton city is an urban county in Virginia, spanning 20 square miles with 25,765 residents at a density of 1288.3 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. A median home price of $239,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.71% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 179-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.4°F and average winter lows of 25.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 39.1 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Augusta Health is 6 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.4% of homes.

Property Tax: 0.71%
Growing Season: 179 days
Broadband: 99.4%
Density: 1288.3/sq mi

Pros

  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.71% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • Broadband reaches 99.4% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • A low unemployment rate of 3.1% reflects a stable local job base.

Cons

  • The nearest hospital, Augusta Health, is 6 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
  • At 1288.3 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.

At a glance

Staunton city, VA is a strong overall fit for homesteading.

Homestead score
70/100
Median home price
$239k
Property tax
0.71%
Growing season
179 days (zone 7a)
Annual rainfall
39.1"
Broadband
99.4%
Nearest hospital
Augusta Health, 6 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.71%
Median Household Income$62,586
Poverty Rate12.6%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$239K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7a
Growing Season179 days
Annual Rainfall39.1 inches
Avg Summer High82.4°F
Avg Winter Low25.2°F

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado2/10
Flood4/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalAugusta Health (6 mi)
Emergency RoomNo
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage99.4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Homesteading in Staunton city: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Staunton city?
Staunton city is in USDA hardiness zone 7a with a 179-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.4°F, and average winter lows of 25.2°F.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $239,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.71%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 99.4% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Augusta Health is 6 miles away, without an in-county emergency room; there are 2 hospitals in the county.

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Data sources

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.