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Cost of Living in Appomattox County, VA

Population 16,610 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$855
Median home value$207,600
Median household income$62,853

The median rent in Appomattox County, VA is $855/month, 46% lower than the Virginia median and 39% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $207,600, 38% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $62,853 a year, 33% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 16.3%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $34,200/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.3×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,050/mo

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Appomattox County vs. Virginia vs. U.S.

Appomattox CountyVirginiaU.S.
Median rent$855$1,579$1,413
Median home value$207,600$383,700$332,700
Median household income$62,853$93,170$80,734
Homeownership rate75.8%67.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher19.2%42.2%35.7%
Poverty rate14.0%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate5.1%4.3%5.2%
Work from home10.3%18.3%15.1%
Median age43.239.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Appomattox County, VA?

The median gross rent in Appomattox County, VA is $855 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $34,200 a year in gross income.

Is Appomattox County, VA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 39% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.3 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

Hockley County, TXRent $850 · Income $63,140Union County, TNRent $847 · Income $62,727Macon County, ILRent $847 · Income $62,666Bradford County, FLRent $863 · Income $63,050Crockett County, TNRent $857 · Income $62,165Washington County, OHRent $852 · Income $63,603

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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