Staunton, VA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Staunton's Demographic Profile

Staunton has 11,484 households and a median income of $54,245, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 25,980
# Households 11,484
Median age 42
Median household income $54,245
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 5,043
5-year population change +2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Waynesboro $140 3,969 SF 1.02%
Churchville $141 2,993 SF 11.76%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Staunton $191 10,764 SF
Fishersville $366 5,796 SF
Verona $620 4,678 SF
Waynesboro $353 5,908 SF
Churchville $170 12,027 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Staunton

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Opportunity Zone C-Store Site in Fishersville

Staunton, VA 24401

  • 1.60 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $669,900
For Sale

LSK Plaza Portfolio Sale

Staunton, VA

  • 6.87% Cap Rate
  • $3,100,000
For Sale

630 Charles St

Staunton, VA 24401

  • 1,820 SF Flex Building
  • 6.38% Cap Rate
  • $250,000
For Sale

Coca-Cola Bottling Building

Staunton, VA 24401

  • 33,164 SF Flex Building
  • $1,100,000
For Sale

New Build at Myers Corner

Staunton, VA 24401

  • 10,008 SF Office Building
  • $2,500,000
For Sale

1020 Jefferson Hwy

Staunton, VA 24401

  • 2,880 SF Office Building
  • $699,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Staunton pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Staunton $195 12,133 SF
Fishersville $275 20,523 SF
Verona $263 15,017 SF
Stuarts Draft $134 5,600 SF
Waynesboro $254 13,264 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Staunton alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Staunton or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Staunton 25,980 11,484 42 $54,245 2 5,043 2%
Fishersville 10,123 3,968 43 $68,666 2 1,330 5%
Stuarts Draft 9,999 4,026 44 $72,163 2 1,084 1%
Waynesboro 23,477 10,107 41 $47,573 2 4,315 7%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Staunton, VA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Staunton

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Is Staunton a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Staunton offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Staunton?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Staunton. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Staunton?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Staunton. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Staunton compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Staunton. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Staunton acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Staunton, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.