Fayetteville, GA 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.
Fayetteville
65.7
#1611 nationally
Staunton
75.3
#477 nationally
Staunton leads in average commute (22.1 min vs 32 min). Fayetteville leads in median household income ($79,865 vs $59,731). Staunton leads in crime level (3.9 vs 4.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fayetteville, GA | Staunton, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1611) | 75.3 (#477) |
| Population | 20,083 | 25,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $438,941 | $319,190 |
| Median Household Income | $79,865 | $59,731 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 35 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.2 | D+13.4 |
Data coverage note: Fayetteville is missing data for 1 metric that Staunton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
65.7 Score
Fayetteville, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$438,941
Population
20,083
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$79,865
Southeast
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C
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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