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Cost of Living in Amelia County, VA

Population 13,462 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,164
Median home value$282,400
Median household income$76,717

The median rent in Amelia County, VA is $1,164/month, 26% lower than the Virginia median and 18% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $282,400, 15% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $76,717 a year, 18% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 18.2%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $46,560/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.7×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,428/mo

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Amelia County vs. Virginia vs. U.S.

Amelia CountyVirginiaU.S.
Median rent$1,164$1,579$1,413
Median home value$282,400$383,700$332,700
Median household income$76,717$93,170$80,734
Homeownership rate82.5%67.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher18.6%42.2%35.7%
Poverty rate9.7%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.8%4.3%5.2%
Work from home12.7%18.3%15.1%
Median age44.739.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Amelia County, VA?

The median gross rent in Amelia County, VA is $1,164 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $46,560 a year in gross income.

Is Amelia County, VA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 18% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.7 times the median household income.

Other counties in Virginia

Fairfax County, VARent $2,276 · Income $153,637Prince William County, VARent $2,067 · Income $131,402Virginia Beach city, VARent $1,714 · Income $92,968Loudoun County, VARent $2,386 · Income $181,765Chesterfield County, VARent $1,629 · Income $101,931Henrico County, VARent $1,541 · Income $88,783

Counties with a similar cost of living

Cleveland County, OKRent $1,167 · Income $77,068Monroe County, NYRent $1,173 · Income $76,382Washington County, TXRent $1,165 · Income $77,825Colusa County, CARent $1,157 · Income $75,672Lexington County, SCRent $1,178 · Income $77,408Montour County, PARent $1,142 · Income $76,976

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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