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Cost of Living in Loudoun County, VA

Population 432,998 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$2,386
Median home value$743,800
Median household income$181,765

The median rent in Loudoun County, VA is $2,386/month, 51% higher than the Virginia median and 69% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $743,800, 124% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $181,765 a year, 95% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 15.8%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $95,440/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.1×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $3,761/mo

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Loudoun County vs. Virginia vs. U.S.

Loudoun CountyVirginiaU.S.
Median rent$2,386$1,579$1,413
Median home value$743,800$383,700$332,700
Median household income$181,765$93,170$80,734
Homeownership rate77.9%67.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher64.6%42.2%35.7%
Poverty rate4.2%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.3%4.3%5.2%
Work from home31.2%18.3%15.1%
Median age38.239.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Loudoun County, VA?

The median gross rent in Loudoun County, VA is $2,386 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $95,440 a year in gross income.

Is Loudoun County, VA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 69% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.1 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 $92,968Chesterfield County, VARent $1,629 · Income $101,931Henrico County, VARent $1,541 · Income $88,783Chesapeake city, VARent $1,586 · Income $95,373

Counties with a similar cost of living

Nassau County, NYRent $2,252 · Income $146,202Douglas County, CORent $2,193 · Income $149,594San Francisco County, CARent $2,476 · Income $140,970Santa Clara County, CARent $2,857 · Income $164,281Howard County, MDRent $2,099 · Income $149,763Marin County, CARent $2,668 · Income $149,091

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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