Staunton, VA at a glance
Median household income
$65,581$5,465 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Staunton, VA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Staunton, VA? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,088 | $13,056 | $43,520 | 19.9% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,095 | $13,140 | $43,800 | 20% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,261 | $15,132 | $50,440 | 23.1% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,734 | $20,808 | $69,360 | 31.7% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,941 | $23,292 | $77,640 | 35.5% |
What a typical income covers in Staunton, VA
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $65,581 a year ($5,465 a month before tax).
What $65,581 leaves after Virginia taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Virginia tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Staunton, VA: common questions
What is the median household income in Staunton, VA?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Staunton, VA is $65,581 per year (approximately $5,465 per month).
What is the average rent in Staunton, VA?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,088 for a studio, $1,095 for one bedroom, $1,261 for two, $1,734 for three and $1,941 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Staunton, VA expensive to live in?
Prices there run 8.9% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 91.1, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Staunton, VA?
To keep a $1,261 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $50,440 a year, or $4,203 a month. That is 77% of what the typical household in Staunton, VA earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Staunton, VA?
On the local median income of $65,581 ($5,465 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,733 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,640 for everything else and $1,093 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,261 takes 46% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Staunton, VA?
Homes in Virginia paid 17.2¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $155. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.