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Cost of Living in Middlesex County, VA

Population 10,847 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,059
Median home value$352,200
Median household income$75,060

The median rent in Middlesex County, VA is $1,059/month, 33% lower than the Virginia median and 25% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $352,200, 6% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $75,060 a year, 19% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 16.9%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $42,360/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.7×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,781/mo

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Middlesex County vs. Virginia vs. U.S.

Middlesex CountyVirginiaU.S.
Median rent$1,059$1,579$1,413
Median home value$352,200$383,700$332,700
Median household income$75,060$93,170$80,734
Homeownership rate87.4%67.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher33.8%42.2%35.7%
Poverty rate7.3%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate2.9%4.3%5.2%
Work from home22.7%18.3%15.1%
Median age55.539.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Middlesex County, VA?

The median gross rent in Middlesex County, VA is $1,059 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $42,360 a year in gross income.

Is Middlesex County, VA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 25% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.7 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

Dodge County, NERent $1,060 · Income $74,329Eau Claire County, WIRent $1,064 · Income $74,546Portage County, OHRent $1,064 · Income $75,766Kosciusko County, INRent $1,043 · Income $75,317Hardin County, TXRent $1,049 · Income $75,808Lee County, TXRent $1,067 · Income $76,371

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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