In Stafford, Virginia, the median home price is $547,004, compared with the Virginia median of $470,631; median household income is $137,807; the population is 163,466; schools rate 7.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 202.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 36.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Stafford at a glance
Population
163,466
Median Household Income
$137,807
Typical Home Value
$547,004
School District Rating
7.6
Violent Crime Rate
202.9
Avg Commute Time
36.1
About Stafford
Stafford has a population of 163,466. The median home value is $547,004, 16% above the Virginia median. Median household income is $137,807 (48% above the Virginia median). The most populated towns are Falmouth, Aquia, and Garrisonville.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Stafford
7 towns, by population.
County rankings in Virginia
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Stafford at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Stafford?
- Stafford has a population of 163,466 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Stafford?
- The median home value in Stafford is $547,004. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Stafford?
- Median household income in Stafford is $137,807 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Stafford in?
- Stafford is in Virginia.
- How many towns are in Stafford?
- Stafford contains 7 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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