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Cost of Living in Buckingham County, VA

Population 16,976 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$927
Median home value$173,400
Median household income$60,828

The median rent in Buckingham County, VA is $927/month, 41% lower than the Virginia median and 34% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $173,400, 48% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $60,828 a year, 35% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 18.3%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $37,080/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.9×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $877/mo

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Buckingham County vs. Virginia vs. U.S.

Buckingham CountyVirginiaU.S.
Median rent$927$1,579$1,413
Median home value$173,400$383,700$332,700
Median household income$60,828$93,170$80,734
Homeownership rate77.3%67.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher14.5%42.2%35.7%
Poverty rate12.5%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.7%4.3%5.2%
Work from home7.9%18.3%15.1%
Median age44.139.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Buckingham County, VA?

The median gross rent in Buckingham County, VA is $927 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $37,080 a year in gross income.

Is Buckingham County, VA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 34% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.9 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

Deaf Smith County, TXRent $926 · Income $60,799Mecosta County, MIRent $934 · Income $60,951Cherokee County, TXRent $933 · Income $61,261Stone County, MSRent $936 · Income $61,413Albany County, WYRent $931 · Income $61,917Kanawha County, WVRent $906 · Income $60,943

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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