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Cost of Living in Floyd County, VA

Population 15,593 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$878
Median home value$225,400
Median household income$62,191

The median rent in Floyd County, VA is $878/month, 44% lower than the Virginia median and 38% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $225,400, 32% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $62,191 a year, 33% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 16.9%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $35,120/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.6×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,140/mo

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Floyd County vs. Virginia vs. U.S.

Floyd CountyVirginiaU.S.
Median rent$878$1,579$1,413
Median home value$225,400$383,700$332,700
Median household income$62,191$93,170$80,734
Homeownership rate83.9%67.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher24.4%42.2%35.7%
Poverty rate9.8%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.6%4.3%5.2%
Work from home11.7%18.3%15.1%
Median age48.139.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Floyd County, VA?

The median gross rent in Floyd County, VA is $878 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $35,120 a year in gross income.

Is Floyd County, VA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 38% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.6 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

Oconee County, SCRent $881 · Income $62,388Blair County, PARent $885 · Income $62,382Newberry County, SCRent $872 · Income $61,780Jefferson County, IARent $883 · Income $61,620Scott County, MORent $873 · Income $62,782Chenango County, NYRent $875 · Income $62,948

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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