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City of Staunton, Virginia

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About homes in Staunton

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Staunton in Staunton city, not the metro, with a source for each.

1962Median year built1U.S. 1980
78%Built before 198015% built since 2010
1962Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1964
71%Detached single-family116% in 5+ unit buildings
61%Owner-occupied167% statewide
$259kMedian home value1Virginia median $384k

The median home in the city of Staunton was built in 1962, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Virginia median of 1984.1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. The stock is old by national standards: 78% of Staunton's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 5% since 2010.1 Owner-occupied and rented homes in Staunton are of similar age: median build years 1962 and 1964.1

Housing in Staunton is mostly detached single-family: 71% of units, with 16% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 61% of occupied homes in Staunton are owner-occupied (67% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Staunton is valued at $259,200 (ACS), below the Virginia median of $383,700.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

Winters are long: the Staunton Wtp station averages 106 nights a year at or below 32°F and 32 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions. Summer heat is moderate: about 11 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 41 inches a year, 10 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one.

Heating dominates the year: about 4,834 heating degree days against 892 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. The coast is about 96 miles away, so storm systems arrive without salt air.4,5 Staunton sits in IECC climate zone 4A (Mixed-Humid).6

Building permits in Staunton are normally issued by the city, which is not part of a county.7,8

Share of Staunton housing units by year built
Before 194019.8%
1940-195924.9%
1960-197933.6%
1980-19999.4%
2000-20097.4%
2010 or later4.7%
Sources and notes (8)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
  5. U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
  6. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  7. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  8. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  9. Climate figures are for NOAA station Staunton Wtp, 1.4 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Staunton, VA?

Most home remodeling projects in Staunton, VA land between $21,250 and $112,100, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Staunton?

The median home in the city of Staunton was built in 1962, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Virginia median of 1984. The stock is old by national standards: 78% of Staunton's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 5% since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Staunton climate like for exterior work?

Winters are long: the Staunton Wtp station averages 106 nights a year at or below 32°F and 32 at or below 20°F. Summer heat is moderate: about 11 days a year reach 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 41 inches a year, 10 days of it an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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