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Staunton
  • Town in Illinois
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Staunton

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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      C+
    Staunton is a town in Illinois with a population of 4,649. Staunton is in Macoupin County. Living in Staunton offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Staunton there are a lot of bars. Many retirees live in Staunton and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Staunton are above average.
    Population
    4,649
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $102,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $761
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      30%
    • Own
      70%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      180.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      39.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      20.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      220.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,044
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      40.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      3%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      38%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      42%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Staunton

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $54,659
    National
    $69,021
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