What are the schools like in Stanardsville, VA?

Stanardsville is served primarily by Greene County Public Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Stanardsville?

The median household income in Stanardsville, VA is $60,833 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.5%.

What is the weather like in Stanardsville, VA?

Stanardsville has an average high temperature of 44.9°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.5 inches.

Stanardsville, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Stanardsville, VA affordable or expensive?

Stanardsville's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Stanardsville is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $251,900 and the median rent is $1,099 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Stanardsville, VA?

Stanardsville has a violent crime rate of 65.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1185.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Stanardsville, VA a Good Place to Live?

Stanardsville is a small town of 492 in Virginia, with a median household income of $60,833 and a 6.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Stanardsville stands out for solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Stanardsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Stanardsville 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: 98.6

Stanardsville's overall cost of living index is 98.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Stanardsville costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Stanardsville, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$251,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,099	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	49.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,833	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Stanardsville's violent crime rate is 65.6 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

65.6 /100k

Property Crime

1185.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Stanardsville is served primarily by Greene County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Stanardsville, VA	National Avg
School District	Greene County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stanardsville sees average highs of 44.9°F in January and 87.1°F in July, with 45.0 inches of annual precipitation and 15.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Stanardsville, VA
Average High — January	44.9°F
Average High — July	87.1°F
Annual Precipitation	45.0"
Annual Snowfall	15.5"

Demographics

Metric	Stanardsville, VA	National Avg
Population	492	—
Median Age	42.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.0%	22.2%
65 and over	28.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Twin Lakes, VA 3 mi Ruckersville, VA 6 mi Piney Mountain, VA 10 mi Earlysville, VA 10 mi Madison, VA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Stanardsville

Stanardsville, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22973

Stanardsville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stanardsville, VA affordable or expensive?

Stanardsville's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Stanardsville roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $251,900 and median rent is $1,099/month.

What is the crime rate in Stanardsville, VA?

Stanardsville's violent crime rate is 65.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1185.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Stanardsville?

Public schools in Stanardsville are operated by Greene County Public Schools. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Stanardsville, VA a good place to live?

Stanardsville, VA has a population of 492, a median household income of $60,833, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Stanardsville?

Stanardsville averages 44.9°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.0 inches with about 15.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Stanardsville?

Stanardsville, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22973.

What is the population of Stanardsville?

The population of Stanardsville, Virginia is 492 with a median age of 42.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Stanardsville?

Key numbers for living in Stanardsville: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $251,900, median household income $60,833, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stanardsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.