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Staunton, Virginia
What It Is Like to Retire in Staunton
Staunton(pronounced Stanton), is a small college town in western Virginia. It is located in the Shenandoah Valley in between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains of the Appalachian Mountains. The population is 24,000. An old trading and manufacturing center, It is chiefly known for being the birthplace of President Woodrow Wilson. There is a popular museum about him along with a display of his Pierce-Arrow automobile. Mary Baldwin University is located adjacent to the Museum. The downtown is compact and has an unusual mix of interesting restaurants and shops. There is one story devoted to Bass (string) instruments, another to exotic tobacco and pipes, a rubber duck store, and multiple antique stores of all stripes. Southern Living called the town "one of the prettiest and most progressive (towns) in the south". Watch this short Youtube video of the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum presented by John Brady:
Where to Retire in Staunton and Home Prices
The Zillow Home Value Index was $278,000 in mid 2022. There are some retirement communities in the area, and many beautiful old brick homes in the area near Mary Baldwin U. and the Woodrow Wilson home.
What Is Special about Staunton
Beautiful and interesting downtown with many quirky shops and restaurants. The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum and Mary Baldwin Museum. The American Shakespeare Center. The Staunton Foundation promotes the preservation and revitalization of Staunton's rich architectural resources, which escaped damage during the Civil War.
What Is Not Special about Staunton
It is a small town and so far there are not a lot of active or 55+ communities in the area.
Who Will Like Retirement in Staunton
People looking for a pretty small town with a long history and a nice downtown.
Local Economy Is Driven by
Tourism, retail, and the University dominate the economy.
Climate and Physical Environment
The average July temperature is in the low 70s and the Jan. average is about 30. It is located in the hills between the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
There are a number of interesting restaurants, including Zynodoa, a farm to table restaurant that is quite excellent. The American Shakespeare Center and Blackfriars Playhouse is a big draw, as is the Frontier Culture Museum, and the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum. Mary Baldwin University is a source of local culture.
Crime
Crime rate is low.
Medical facilities
Augusta Health Urgent Care is here, as is the Staunton Veterans Clinic. Augusta Health Hospital is 7 miles away in Fisherville.
Transportation
I 81 is adjacent to town on its way north and south.
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