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Cost of Living in Pittsylvania County, VA

Population 59,856 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$861
Median home value$161,400
Median household income$54,085

The median rent in Pittsylvania County, VA is $861/month, 45% lower than the Virginia median and 39% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $161,400, 51% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $54,085 a year, 42% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 19.1%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $34,440/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.0×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $816/mo

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Pittsylvania County vs. Virginia vs. U.S.

Pittsylvania CountyVirginiaU.S.
Median rent$861$1,579$1,413
Median home value$161,400$383,700$332,700
Median household income$54,085$93,170$80,734
Homeownership rate78.7%67.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher16.1%42.2%35.7%
Poverty rate14.6%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.7%4.3%5.2%
Work from home5.7%18.3%15.1%
Median age48.139.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Pittsylvania County, VA?

The median gross rent in Pittsylvania County, VA is $861 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $34,440 a year in gross income.

Is Pittsylvania County, VA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 39% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.0 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 $101,931Henrico County, VARent $1,541 · Income $88,783

Counties with a similar cost of living

Carroll County, ARRent $856 · Income $54,230Navajo County, AZRent $858 · Income $54,606Cass County, TXRent $852 · Income $53,813Eastland County, TXRent $866 · Income $53,549Laurens County, GARent $863 · Income $55,010Grant County, INRent $853 · Income $53,522

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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