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Stafford County, VA: growth, migration and housing
Stafford County has 170,803 residents, up 8.3% since 2020 (+1.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 6,541 households moved in and 6,393 moved out (+148 net), while a net $18.6M of income left. Median household income is $137,807, the median home $485,100 and median rent $2,020 a month.
In Virginia: 15th of 133 counties for 5-year population growth · 83rd of 133 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 5th of 133 counties for median household income · 14th of 133 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Stafford County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Prince William County, VA | 1,370 | $105.1M |
| Fairfax County, VA | 654 | $55.0M |
| Spotsylvania County, VA | 525 | $31.5M |
| Fredericksburg city, VA | 303 | $19.7M |
| Alexandria city, VA | 120 | $10.7M |
| San Diego County, CA | 101 | $8.0M |
| Prince George's County, MD | 99 | $5.7M |
| Loudoun County, VA | 98 | $8.8M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Stafford County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Spotsylvania County, VA | 837 | $58.5M |
| Prince William County, VA | 582 | $37.1M |
| Fredericksburg city, VA | 384 | $23.0M |
| Fairfax County, VA | 338 | $24.7M |
| Caroline County, VA | 159 | $10.7M |
| King George County, VA | 117 | $8.9M |
| Orange County, VA | 97 | $9.4M |
| Alexandria city, VA | 92 | $7.1M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.