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Cost of Living in Oakton, VA

Population 36,528 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$2,276
Median home value$792,100
Median household income$160,663

The median rent in Oakton, VA is $2,276/month, 44% higher than the Virginia median and 61% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $792,100, 138% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $160,663 a year, 72% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 17.0%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $91,040/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.9×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $4,005/mo

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Oakton vs. Virginia vs. U.S.

OaktonVirginiaU.S.
Median rent$2,276$1,579$1,413
Median home value$792,100$383,700$332,700
Median household income$160,663$93,170$80,734
Homeownership rate66.6%67.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher74.5%42.2%35.7%
Poverty rate4.6%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate1.9%4.3%5.2%
Work from home34.1%18.3%15.1%
Median age40.139.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Oakton, VA?

The median gross rent in Oakton, VA is $2,276 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Oakton, VA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $91,040 a year in gross income.

Is Oakton, VA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 61% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.9 times the median household income.

Other cities in Virginia

Virginia Beach, VARent $1,714 · Income $92,968Chesapeake, VARent $1,586 · Income $95,373Arlington, VARent $2,322 · Income $142,114Norfolk, VARent $1,321 · Income $66,109Richmond, VARent $1,372 · Income $64,587Newport News, VARent $1,339 · Income $69,634

Cities with a similar cost of living

Johns Creek, GARent $2,257 · Income $160,093Keystone, FLRent $2,238 · Income $161,056Flower Mound, TXRent $2,231 · Income $161,235Eastchester, NYRent $2,210 · Income $157,202Bethany, ORRent $2,245 · Income $167,735Maple Valley, WARent $2,304 · Income $152,885

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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