Markets/Virginia/Staunton

Staunton, VA Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Staunton, Virginia. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$334,737

+4.9% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

5.2%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+4.8%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+4.8% year-over-year

Climate Risk

15/100

Very Low

Market Momentum

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Hot
2.1mo supply ยท Score +5/7

Net migration: Top 14% nationally

Income Migration

๐Ÿ’ฐ Wealth Influx1.42x

In-migrants avg $70,915 AGI vs out-migrants $50,073

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Opportunity Zone Market

3 ZIP codes in Staunton are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Staunton Market Summary

Staunton, VA shows steady growth at 4.9% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 4.72x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+335 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (15/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 5.23% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score75/100
Price-to-Income Ratio4.7x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$70,949

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+2.4%
Base Case+4.8%
Bull Case+7.2%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Staunton, VA's primary climate exposure is wind storms (33/100). The composite climate risk score of 15/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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