Cost of Living in Virginia
45 cities • 3,588,213 total population • 2026 Data
$105,162
Avg. Median Income
+36% vs national
$1,777
Avg. Median Rent
+32% vs national
$463,707
Avg. Home Value
+37% vs national
4.6%
Avg. Unemployment
Overview
Virginia has 45 cities with populations over 25,000, totaling 3,588,213 residents. The average median household income across these cities is $105,162, which is 36% above the national median.
Rent averages $1,777 per month, and the average home value is $463,707. The largest city is Virginia Beach, while Danville offers the lowest rent and McLean has the highest.
Most Affordable Cities in Virginia
Most Expensive Cities in Virginia
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLean | $3,376 | $250,001 | $1,304,900 |
| 2 | South Riding | $2,853 | $190,701 | $689,400 |
| 3 | Burke | $2,715 | $179,063 | $696,800 |
| 4 | Springfield | $2,643 | $123,691 | $622,200 |
| 5 | Linton Hall | $2,613 | $170,989 | $594,200 |
Highest Income Cities in Virginia
| # | City | Median Income | Median Rent | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLean | $250,001 | $3,376 | 50,232 |
| 2 | South Riding | $190,701 | $2,853 | 34,200 |
| 3 | Burke | $179,063 | $2,715 | 43,336 |
| 4 | Linton Hall | $170,989 | $2,613 | 42,077 |
| 5 | Oakton | $163,662 | $2,333 | 36,776 |
All Cities in Virginia
| City | Population | Income | Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 457,066 | $90,685 | $1,649 | $366,300 |
| Chesapeake | 251,153 | $94,189 | $1,523 | $359,100 |
| Arlington | 235,463 | $140,160 | $2,275 | $864,800 |
| Norfolk | 235,037 | $64,017 | $1,246 | $271,900 |
| Richmond | 227,595 | $62,671 | $1,314 | $328,100 |
| Newport News | 184,774 | $66,718 | $1,285 | $243,300 |
| Alexandria | 156,788 | $113,638 | $2,031 | $696,800 |
| Hampton | 137,334 | $67,758 | $1,346 | $234,100 |
| Roanoke | 98,677 | $52,671 | $964 | $180,500 |
| Portsmouth | 97,299 | $58,972 | $1,266 | $229,400 |
| Suffolk | 96,638 | $90,089 | $1,484 | $329,600 |
| Lynchburg | 79,255 | $59,808 | $1,043 | $211,800 |
| Dale City | 72,793 | $113,245 | $1,868 | $400,100 |
| Centreville | 71,885 | $143,704 | $2,238 | $565,900 |
| Reston | 63,542 | $139,515 | $2,170 | $616,000 |
| Harrisonburg | 51,492 | $59,752 | $1,120 | $278,200 |
| McLean | 50,232 | $250,001 | $3,376 | $1,304,900 |
| Leesburg | 48,788 | $140,668 | $1,980 | $617,700 |
| Tuckahoe | 48,610 | $96,188 | $1,479 | $442,200 |
| Charlottesville | 45,863 | $69,829 | $1,453 | $448,400 |
| Ashburn | 45,551 | $152,094 | $2,397 | $659,000 |
| Blacksburg | 45,288 | $48,070 | $1,290 | $417,200 |
| Lake Ridge | 45,007 | $120,844 | $2,011 | $452,800 |
| Woodbridge | 43,443 | $100,370 | $1,985 | $395,400 |
| Burke | 43,336 | $179,063 | $2,715 | $696,800 |
| Manassas | 42,674 | $117,919 | $1,835 | $434,700 |
| Danville | 42,239 | $42,778 | $808 | $110,200 |
| Linton Hall | 42,077 | $170,989 | $2,613 | $594,200 |
| Annandale | 41,982 | $112,872 | $1,932 | $650,100 |
| Mechanicsville | 38,437 | $97,569 | $1,645 | $323,600 |
| Oakton | 36,776 | $163,662 | $2,333 | $776,700 |
| Fair Oaks | 35,472 | $119,387 | $2,242 | $580,500 |
| South Riding | 34,200 | $190,701 | $2,853 | $689,400 |
| Petersburg | 33,365 | $50,741 | $1,132 | $157,900 |
| Sterling | 31,251 | $125,753 | $1,979 | $508,400 |
| Springfield | 30,894 | $123,691 | $2,643 | $622,200 |
| West Falls Church | 30,660 | $131,236 | $2,140 | $658,700 |
| Fredericksburg | 28,383 | $85,368 | $1,521 | $461,500 |
| Short Pump | 28,177 | $132,194 | $1,804 | $543,000 |
| Tysons | 28,022 | $129,189 | $2,478 | $640,500 |
| Winchester | 27,981 | $64,648 | $1,298 | $325,900 |
| Cave Spring | 26,014 | $85,314 | $1,224 | $296,700 |
| Staunton | 25,765 | $62,586 | $993 | $239,300 |
| Salem | 25,477 | $66,716 | $1,046 | $244,800 |
| Bailey's Crossroads | 25,458 | $84,241 | $1,958 | $398,200 |
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. State averages calculated from cities with population over 25,000.