Top Reasons to be in 
Stafford County

Connectivity paves the way for profitability, plain and simple. Stafford’s location and tech infrastructure keep innovators close and investment flowing.

First Smart Community Testbed

3 AAA Bond Ratings

#2 Fastest Growing County Population in Virginia

Location

Just 25 miles south of Washington, D.C. and 50 miles north of Richmond, the pace is slower, but the ambition is electric. Bisected by I-95, the county offers prime access to key markets, without sacrificing metropolitan amenities. Stafford-based Marine Base Quantico, the FBI Lab/Academy, and NCIS keep collaboration energetic and the Talent pool plentiful.

 

Land

    • Prime I-95 access
    • 60% of the US workforce within a day’s drive

Sky

    • 3 international airports – Dulles International, Reagan National, and Richmond International within 60 minutes
    • 1 regional airport – Stafford Regional Airport serves corporate, commercial, and recreational aircraft

Rail

    • Amtrak and Virginia Railway Express serve passengers and commuters
    • Norfolk Southern, CSX, and subsidiaries keep freight moving

Sea

    • 4 deep water shipping ports – Port of Richmond, Virginia Inland Port, Port of Virginia, and Port of Baltimore

Fiber: The Stafford Superhighway

Stafford keeps the fiber fast and businesses agile. Multiple dark fiber connectivity and proximity to the Metropolitan Area Exchange (MAE) East, the East Coast peering point that hosts 70% of the world’s daily internet traffic, are components of the Stafford Advantage.

 

The Stafford Business Advantage

The approach to economic development is assertive, and the moves are bold. Targeted growth creates a culture of innovation.

 

Low Business Costs

Stafford leads with the lowest business costs in northern Virginia. BPOL taxes, imposed in many localities, don’t exist in Stafford. Low property tax rates, affordable land, and the best value in Northern Virginia Class A office space puts the savings in perspective.

 

Industry Clusters

Stafford’s target industries enjoy easy transport links, top Talent, and business clusters that keep competitiveness on point. From state-of-the-art distribution centers to Virginia’s first Smart Community Testbed and RIoT Accelerator, a network of collaborators is close at hand.

 

AAA Bond Rating

Stafford County enjoys three AAA bond ratings, the highest credit rating available. A rating enjoyed by select cities and counties nationwide, it showcases Stafford’s healthy financial position.

 

Destination Stafford

A vision in progress, Destination Stafford blends work, retail, living, and play in a convenient downtown setting. A multi-generational community development project inspired by the National Main Street Program, it’s a space where entrepreneurship, lifestyle, and leisure evolve together.

 

Livability

With rolling hills, championship golf courses, and four seasons of recreation, Stafford is an excellent place to call home. Boasting nationally ranked schools, low crime, and well-priced real estate, Stafford is one of the fastest growing counties in Virginia. Whether families choose homes in amenity-filled neighborhoods or build, Stafford is more affordable than surrounding Northern Virginia localities. Explore Stafford’s scenic beauty and simple pleasures.

Living in Stafford

Learn more about the living in Stafford and the amenities offered.

Business Environment

Learn about the business environment in Stafford.

Who Is Here?

Learn more about the businesses that are making Stafford county their home.

Destination Stafford

Destination Stafford is a multi-generational community development project, planned as a place to create a “community identity.”

Workforce Development

Learn more about the workforce and community education in Stafford.

Incentives and Financing

Learn more about the incentive programs for making the move to Stafford.

Loans

Find out about EDA financial programs.

Target Industries

Corporate
Headquarters

Low cost and connected offices for businesses

Cyber Security
& Technology

Real-time collaborations on next-gen advances

Data Centers

Staying on top of the cloud: the next place for data centers

Warehouse
& Distribution

World-class distribution cluster keeps profits moving

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