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Stafford is considered one of the nation's best places to live, making it easy to attract and retain employees. The affordability, low crime rate, relaxed lifestyle and access to the finest cultural opportunities make Stafford an enviable business address. A national study has rated Stafford as the 20th best place to live* in the nation (*American City Business Journals).
Stafford is George Washington's Boyhood Home - site of Ferry Farm, where young George lived from ages 6-19. In addition, Stafford has been a crossroads for many important events and travelers in history. From Pocahontas and Captain John Smith, to George Washington, to the more than 140,000 Civil War soldiers encamped here in winter of 1862-63 -- Stafford has centuries of tales to tell.
The Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers border Stafford County, offering exciting recreational opportunities along the 51 miles of shoreline. These rivers link Stafford to the historic, recreational and economic opportunities of the Chesapeake Bay.
Stafford is home to three award-winning championship public golf courses and award-winning state and local parks and recreation sites. Stafford's residents also enjoy convenient access to the many cultural and professional sports events in Washington, DC; Richmond, VA; and Baltimore, MD.