Apex, NC vs Staunton, VA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Apex
70.6
#1082 nationally
Staunton
75.3
#477 nationally
Apex leads in median household income ($129,688 vs $59,731). Staunton leads in walk score (35 vs 26). Staunton leads in cost of living index (101 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apex, NC | Staunton, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1082) | 75.3 (#477) |
| Population | 72,225 | 25,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $601,962 | $319,190 |
| Median Household Income | $129,688 | $59,731 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+13.4 |
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70.6 Score
Apex, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$601,962
Population
72,225
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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75.3 Score
Staunton, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$319,190
Population
25,915
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Northeast
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