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Cost of Living in Fauquier County, VA

Population 74,577 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,613
Median home value$573,700
Median household income$130,189

The median rent in Fauquier County, VA is $1,613/month, 2% higher than the Virginia median and 14% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $573,700, 72% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $130,189 a year, 40% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 14.9%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $64,520/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.4×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,901/mo

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Fauquier County vs. Virginia vs. U.S.

Fauquier CountyVirginiaU.S.
Median rent$1,613$1,579$1,413
Median home value$573,700$383,700$332,700
Median household income$130,189$93,170$80,734
Homeownership rate78.8%67.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher41.7%42.2%35.7%
Poverty rate6.8%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate2.9%4.3%5.2%
Work from home16.9%18.3%15.1%
Median age41.239.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Fauquier County, VA?

The median gross rent in Fauquier County, VA is $1,613 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $64,520 a year in gross income.

Is Fauquier County, VA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 14% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.4 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

Morgan County, UTRent $1,492 · Income $130,929Hamilton County, INRent $1,574 · Income $121,530Carver County, MNRent $1,514 · Income $125,946Delaware County, OHRent $1,492 · Income $133,540Scott County, MNRent $1,568 · Income $119,314Chester County, PARent $1,763 · Income $127,208

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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