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Cost of Living in Spotsylvania County, VA

Population 146,603 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,779
Median home value$404,900
Median household income$112,738

The median rent in Spotsylvania County, VA is $1,779/month, 13% higher than the Virginia median and 26% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $404,900, 22% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $112,738 a year, 21% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 18.9%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $71,160/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.6×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,047/mo

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Spotsylvania County vs. Virginia vs. U.S.

Spotsylvania CountyVirginiaU.S.
Median rent$1,779$1,579$1,413
Median home value$404,900$383,700$332,700
Median household income$112,738$93,170$80,734
Homeownership rate80.1%67.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher34.9%42.2%35.7%
Poverty rate7.1%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate5.1%4.3%5.2%
Work from home16.3%18.3%15.1%
Median age38.639.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Spotsylvania County, VA?

The median gross rent in Spotsylvania County, VA is $1,779 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $71,160 a year in gross income.

Is Spotsylvania County, VA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 26% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.6 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

Kendall County, ILRent $1,781 · Income $111,601Williamson County, TXRent $1,796 · Income $111,340Fort Bend County, TXRent $1,807 · Income $114,041Plymouth County, MARent $1,747 · Income $114,201Denton County, TXRent $1,728 · Income $111,498Cherokee County, GARent $1,799 · Income $108,115

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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