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Cost of Living in Henrico County, VA

Population 335,744 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,541
Median home value$359,200
Median household income$88,783

The median rent in Henrico County, VA is $1,541/month, 2% lower than the Virginia median and 9% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $359,200, 8% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $88,783 a year, 5% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 20.8%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $61,640/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.0×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,816/mo

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Henrico County vs. Virginia vs. U.S.

Henrico CountyVirginiaU.S.
Median rent$1,541$1,579$1,413
Median home value$359,200$383,700$332,700
Median household income$88,783$93,170$80,734
Homeownership rate64.5%67.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher46.5%42.2%35.7%
Poverty rate8.8%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.9%4.3%5.2%
Work from home22.3%18.3%15.1%
Median age39.439.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Henrico County, VA?

The median gross rent in Henrico County, VA is $1,541 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $61,640 a year in gross income.

Is Henrico County, VA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 9% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.0 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 $101,931Chesapeake city, VARent $1,586 · Income $95,373

Counties with a similar cost of living

Skagit County, WARent $1,536 · Income $89,263Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CTRent $1,546 · Income $89,667Kaufman County, TXRent $1,554 · Income $89,485South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CTRent $1,525 · Income $88,197Clay County, FLRent $1,551 · Income $87,820Nassau County, FLRent $1,526 · Income $89,804

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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