Staunton, VA vs Wilson, NC
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.
Staunton
75.3
#477 nationally
Wilson
72.4
#899 nationally
Staunton leads in crime level (3.9 vs 15.9). Staunton leads in median household income ($59,731 vs $46,891). Staunton leads in walk score (35 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Staunton, VA | Wilson, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#477) | 72.4 (#899) |
| Population | 25,915 | 47,833 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,190 | $217,005 |
| Median Household Income | $59,731 | $46,891 |
| Average Commute | 22.1 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 15.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.4 | Even |
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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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72.4 Score
Wilson, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$217,005
Population
47,833
Crime
High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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