The Town FilesStuart, Virginia
Town in Patrick County · population 1,431 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $182,500
- Household income
- $45,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 44.5
Stuart is a town of 1,431 people in Patrick County, Virginia. The median home is worth $182,500, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks quieter than 80% of Virginia towns.
How Stuart ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Stuart is worth $182,500, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $45,625, which is more affordable than 42% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $589 a month. 52.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stuart | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $182,500 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $589 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $45,625 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 52.0% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.7% | — |
Who lives in Stuart
| People | Stuart | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.5 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.2% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.7% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.1% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.5% | — |
| Work from home | 9.7% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 21.7 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.9% | 91.8% |
Weather in Stuart
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 25.2°F. About 52.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.4 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 23 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 97 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Stuart since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 28, 2016.
Severe weather in Patrick County since 1996
Patrick County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 1, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4831: Tropical Storm Helene |
| May 10, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4602: Severe Winter Storms |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Patrick County
Patrick County had 4,110 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $40,000 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Stuart itself the ACS puts it at 6.1%.
Public schools in Stuart
2 public schools with 1,215 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick County High | 8-12 | 829 | 12.4 |
| Stuart Elementary | PK-7 | 386 | 16.8 |
Towns near Stuart
- Patrick Springs, VA3.9 mi · 1,813 people · home $100,500
- Horse Pasture, VA17.6 mi · 2,058 people · home $123,600
- Bassett, VA17.7 mi · 1,028 people · home $242,500
- Fieldale, VA18.6 mi · 852 people · home $93,300
- Stanleytown, VA19.1 mi · 1,385 people · home $143,900
- Flat Rock, NC19.7 mi · 1,326 people · home $95,400
- Collinsville, VA20.6 mi · 7,380 people · home $146,700
- Oak Level, VA21.0 mi · 803 people · home $104,600
Stuart questions
Is Stuart, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stuart scores better for retirees than 64% of Virginia towns and quieter than 80%. 25.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.5).
How much does a house cost in Stuart?
The median owner-occupied home in Stuart is valued at $182,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,625, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $589 a month.
What is the weather like in Stuart?
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 25.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.3 inches of precipitation a year and 6.4 inches of snow.
Does Stuart get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Stuart in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)