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Most Memorable Place I have ever lived User Rating 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 User Rating 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 101/100 - which is 9% lower than Virginia.
      Staunton
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      111

      11% 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 1,648, which are 8% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      1,648 per 100k people

      22% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 61  

      22% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Staunton? The median income in Staunton is $77,763 which is 20% lower than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $77,7634% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $45,4201% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      51% 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 $307,795 - which is 29% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $307,7956% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,30210% 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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