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About
Stafford: Cost
of Living
In 2003, Stafford County's per capita
personal income was $30,178. The average for Virginia was $33,730
and for the U.S. was $31,472. Per capita income in Stafford County
grew by 12.0% between 1993 and 2003 (adjusted for inflation).
The Median Household Income for Stafford County in 2003 was $75,456.
The National average at that same time was $43,318.
People & Income Overview:
Stafford County
|
Value |
Rank in U.S. |
| Population (2005) |
117,874 |
484 |
| Growth (%) since 1990 |
89.3% |
63 |
| Households (2000) |
30,187 |
643 |
| Labor Force (persons) (2005) |
59,393 |
483 |
| Unemployment Rate (2005) |
2.4 |
3122 |
| Per Capita Personal Income (2003) |
$30,178 |
405 |
| Median Household Income (2003) |
$75,456 |
13 |
| Poverty Rate (2003) |
5.0 |
3103 |
| H.S. Diploma or More -% of Adults 25+ (2000) |
88.6 |
195 |
| Bachelor's Degree or More - % of Adults 25+ (2000) |
29.6 |
218 |
(Sources for all of
the above: U.S. Dept. of Commerce,
Bureau of Economic Analysis, April 2005; STATS
Indiana, December 2005; U.S.
Census Bureau News Release, August 2004)
Cost
of Living Comparison
Realtor.com
maintains a salary calculator that will allow you to determine
how the cost of living in Stafford compares to other counties
and cities within Virginia and around the United States. To access
this calculator, click
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What is $100,000 worth in Stafford County
vs. other places in America?
$100,000
in Stafford County would have the same purchasing power as the
amounts listed below in the corresponding cities.
| Honolulu, HI |
$ 49,506 |
| Chicago, IL |
$ 56,083 |
| Fairfax, VA |
$ 62,992 |
| Alexandria, VA |
$ 65,088 |
| Washington, DC |
$ 67,586 |
| Orlando, FL |
$ 84,961 |
| Atlanta, GA |
$ 88,506 |
| Raleigh, NC |
$ 97,692 |
| Phoenix, AZ |
$102,524 |
| Bangor, ME |
$104,206 |
| Biloxi, MI |
$110,292 |
| Providence, RI |
$113,116 |
| Birmingham, AL |
$121,012 |
| Little Rock, AK |
$126,944 |
Source: Stafford-County-real-estate.com, 2006
Stafford County Housing Costs
Homes Sold in Stafford County
The figures below represent SOLD statistics
for homes in Stafford with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a 2 car
garage.
2003
Low price sold - $210,000
High price sold - $415,000
Average price sold - $315,379
2004
Low price sold - $235,000
High price sold - $440,000
Average price sold - $363,328
2005
Low price sold - $424,900
High price sold - $739,000
Average price sold - $543,022
Town Homes sold in Stafford County
The figures below represent SOLD statistics
for town homes in Stafford with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths.
2003
Low price sold - $109,900
High price sold - $208,000
Average price sold - $167,292
2004
Low price sold - $165,000
High price sold - $259,000
Average price sold - $224,461
2005
Low price sold - $228,000
High price sold - $405,000
Average price sold - $310,252
Source: Stafford-County-real-estate.com, 2006
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