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Housing in Stafford County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Stafford County averages $2,020/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Virginia median of $1,579 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 28% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Stafford County FMR Area are $2,111 for a studio, $2,177 for 1‑bedroom, $2,427 for 2‑bedroom, $3,063 for 3‑bedroom, and $3,601 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $407 increase for a 2-bedroom in Stafford County shows a 20% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Stafford County was 2.7% in 2024, compared to Virginia at 2.9% and the national rate of 4.0%.
