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Stafford, VA

Stafford, VA.

Population: 65,494 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Stafford, VA is $568,375 — up 0.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $440,000 after a median 26.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,553/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with heatwave, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$568,375

Median home value

0.0%

1-year change

26.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$568,375
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
+7.8%
5-year appreciation
+19.1%
10-year appreciation
+65.6%
All-time peak (2026-01)
$573,176
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$440,000
Median list price
$454,900
Median price per sqft
$227
1-year sale-price change
+3.0%
Median days on market
26.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
45
For-sale inventory
242
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
45
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
26 days
New listings (monthly)
103

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,553/mo
1-year rent change
+1.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,920/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,980/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,210/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,790/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,280/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
14
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
4
High schools
2
Schools include
Hampton Oaks Elementary, BROOKE POINT HIGH, H.H. POOLE MIDDLE, Stafford Elementary, STAFFORD MIDDLE

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Marine Corps Combat Development Command (7.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
332
Days with Moderate air quality
31
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
169

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,144
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
30,608

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
51
Nearest national park
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park (11 mi)
National parks include
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park, Prince William Forest Park, Thomas Stone National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
43
Nearest airport
Chimney View Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field (NYG) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
STAFFORD HOSPITAL, LLC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+384 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,998
Housing built before 1970
4.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
44.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,598
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
90.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
34,079
Average weekly wage
$1,103
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
361

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

StaffordState medianUS median
Median home value$568,375$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$440,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,553/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,598$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Stafford, VA?
$568,375.
What is the median sale price in Stafford, VA?
$440,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Stafford, VA?
Median days on market: 26.5 days.
What is typical rent in Stafford, VA?
Typical rent: $2,553/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Stafford, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is Stafford, VA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Stafford, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Stafford, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Stafford, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Stafford, VA?
14 schools (7 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Stafford, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Stafford, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Stafford, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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