Staunton, VA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 23,237 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Known as the “Queen City”of the Shenandoah Valley, Staunton is northwest of Charlottesville.
Cultural Attractions
Staunton boasts the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and the Blackfriars Playhouse, the only existing replica of Shakespeare’s Blackfriars Theatre.
Recreation
Gypsy Hill Park offers a public golf course, swimming pool, volleyball and tennis courts, a lake, and more.
Economy
Staunton is home to Mary Baldwin College, and one campus of the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind; agriculture is the dominant industry.
Fun Fact
Country music legends the Statler Brothers grew up in Staunton and still make their home there.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 3 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 32.7% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 26 |
| Number of libraries within the area | 3 |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 4 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 25 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | No |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $53,140 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $38,072 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $33,737 |
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