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Cost of Living in Prince William County, VA

Population 488,880 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$2,067
Median home value$530,100
Median household income$131,402

The median rent in Prince William County, VA is $2,067/month, 31% higher than the Virginia median and 46% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $530,100, 59% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $131,402 a year, 41% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 18.9%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $82,680/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.0×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,680/mo

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Prince William County vs. Virginia vs. U.S.

Prince William CountyVirginiaU.S.
Median rent$2,067$1,579$1,413
Median home value$530,100$383,700$332,700
Median household income$131,402$93,170$80,734
Homeownership rate74.3%67.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher44.9%42.2%35.7%
Poverty rate6.2%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.8%4.3%5.2%
Work from home19.1%18.3%15.1%
Median age36.339.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Prince William County, VA?

The median gross rent in Prince William County, VA is $2,067 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $82,680 a year in gross income.

Is Prince William County, VA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 46% 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 $153,637Virginia 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 $88,783Chesapeake city, VARent $1,586 · Income $95,373

Counties with a similar cost of living

Montgomery County, MDRent $2,068 · Income $132,450Norfolk County, MARent $2,149 · Income $130,739Western Connecticut Planning Region, CTRent $2,110 · Income $128,188Anne Arundel County, MDRent $2,071 · Income $124,911Rockwall County, TXRent $1,992 · Income $127,981King County, WARent $2,092 · Income $124,746

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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