Near National AverageVery SafeStafford County Public Schools
2019-07-22 15 52 14 View east across Stafford Courthouse towards the Aquia Creek and the Potomac River in eastern Stafford County, Virginia from an airplane heading for Washington Dulles International Airport · Famartin / CC BY-SA 4.0
Stafford Courthouse is a small town of 4,996 in Virginia, with a median household income of $94,653
and a 1.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is
9% above the national average.
Strengths:
Stafford Courthouse stands out for solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Stafford Courthouse is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Stafford Courthouse city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 108.6
Stafford Courthouse's overall cost of living index is 108.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Stafford Courthouse costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.
Metric
Stafford Courthouse, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$489,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,892
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
46.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$94,653
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Stafford Courthouse's violent crime rate is 200.8 per 100,000 residents
— 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
200.8 /100k
Property Crime
898.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Stafford Courthouse is served primarily by Stafford County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Stafford Courthouse, VA
National Avg
School District
Stafford County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
17
—
Middle Schools
8
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Stafford Courthouse sees average highs of 44.8°F in January
and 88.0°F in July,
with 41.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.4 inches of snow per year.
Stafford Courthouse's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Stafford Courthouse roughly 9% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $489,700 and median rent is $1,892/month.
Stafford Courthouse's violent crime rate is 200.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 898.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Stafford Courthouse are operated by Stafford County Public Schools.
The district has 17 elementary, 8 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Stafford Courthouse, VA has a population of 4,996, a median household income of $94,653, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Stafford Courthouse averages 44.8°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.0 inches
with about 12.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Stafford Courthouse, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22554.
The population of Stafford Courthouse, Virginia is 4,996 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Stafford Courthouse: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $489,700, median household income $94,653, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stafford Courthouse side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
