NAICS 44-45
Retail Trade in Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA
Metro Market Score 36.9 (Moderate), ranked #30 of 378 metros. 388 establishments, 5,548 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Metro Market Score 36.9
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate
Lower is better. Relative to national retail trade average.
Rapid Growth
Staunton-Stuarts Draft ranks in the top 10% for retail trade market conditions, driven by above-average employment growth. With a market score of 36.9, conditions are relatively favorable compared to most metros.
Industry Concentration
38.6
LQ: 1.09
Rank #146 of 378 metros
Wage Competitiveness
37.6
$36,363 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 86.8
Employment growth index
Rank #51 of 378 metros
Wage Pressure
69.4
YoY wage change index
388 Retail Trade Firms in Staunton-Stuarts Draft
388
Establishments
+0.0% YoY
5,548
Total Employment
+1.9% YoY
$36,363
Average Annual Wage
+1.5% YoY
1.09
Location Quotient
Above national avg
Staunton-Stuarts Draft vs Virginia Statewide
How this metro's retail trade market compares to Virginia overall. The state ranks #17/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Staunton-Stuarts Draft | VA Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 36.9 Moderate | 41.6 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #30 of 378 metros | #17 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
Other Industries in Staunton-Stuarts Draft
Retail Trade in Other Virginia Metros
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.