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Stafford, VA—22556

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$539,000
1.4% YoY Growth
Household Income
$128,000
18.1% YoY Growth
Days on Market
35
11.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-1.0%
Median Rent
$2,700
0.4% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,450
51.6% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,750
2.2% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,550
2.4% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Stafford, VA

22554
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Stafford, VA

As of May '26, the median home price in Stafford, VA is $539,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.4%. This indicates that home prices in Stafford, VA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.0%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$539,0001.4%
Single Family $547,0001.1%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$302,000-1.0%
    3 Bed
    		$454,0000.9%
    4 Bed
    		$600,0001.0%
    5 Bed $744,8390.9%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.5%
    1 Bedroom
    0.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    10.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    35.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    34.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    16.3%

    Rental Trends — Stafford, VA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Stafford, VA is $2,650, with a year-over-year rent change of 0.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Stafford, VA is 1-bedrooms: $1,440, 2-bedrooms: $1,800, 3-bedrooms: $2,540, 4-bedrooms: $3,040. The most common rental property sizes in Stafford, VA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 48.6% and 27.7% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,700$2,650
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,450$1,440
    2 Bed Rent $1,750$1,800
    3 Bed Rent $2,550$2,540
    4 Bed Rent $2,950$3,040
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    7.1%
    1 Bedroom
    1.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    27.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    48.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    12.6%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.5%

    Property Listings — Stafford, VA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Stafford, VA is 35. This is a increase of 11.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 16.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$770,0001.0%
    Listing Count
    		12228.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%28.0%
    Days on Market
    		3511.0%
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    Demographics — Stafford, VA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Stafford, VA has a population of 31,800, which has increased by 8.7% over the past 5 years. Stafford, VA is a popular place for families, as children make up 29.9% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 36.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 13.4% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		31,8008.7%
    % Under 18
    		29.9%9.5%
    % Seniors
    		8.4%3.7%
    % WFH
    		13.4%71.8%
    % w/ College Degree
    		36.6%-1.9%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Stafford, VA is a predominantly white area, with 51.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 11.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Stafford, VA is hispanic, making up 24.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 17.9% of the population in Stafford, VA, and this percentage has increased by 54.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		51.8%-11.3%
    % Black
    		15.3%-11.0%
    % Hispanic
    		24.3%52.8%
    % Asian
    		3.6%-7.7%
    % Foreign Born
    		17.9%54.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Stafford, VA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 660 mortgage originations in Stafford, VA, of which 61.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 64.0%, with 42.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Stafford, VA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 16.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		660
    % Conventional Loans
    		61.0%
    % Government Loans
    		39.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		2.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		16.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Stafford, VA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Stafford, VA under the Section 8 program is 10.5%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Stafford, VA, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		213
    Total Units Section 8
    		213
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		10.5%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		85.6%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$410$1,450$1,860
    2 Bedroom$340$1,750$2,090
    3 Bedroom$60$2,550$2,610
    4 Bedroom$130$2,950$3,080

    Affordability — Stafford, VA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.8
    Median Home Price$539,000
    Median Household Income$128,000

    Stafford, VA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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