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Cost of Living in York County, VA

Population 71,005 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,827
Median home value$433,200
Median household income$109,956

The median rent in York County, VA is $1,827/month, 16% higher than the Virginia median and 29% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $433,200, 30% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $109,956 a year, 18% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 19.9%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $73,080/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.9×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,190/mo

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York County vs. Virginia vs. U.S.

York CountyVirginiaU.S.
Median rent$1,827$1,579$1,413
Median home value$433,200$383,700$332,700
Median household income$109,956$93,170$80,734
Homeownership rate71.6%67.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher50.0%42.2%35.7%
Poverty rate5.6%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.2%4.3%5.2%
Work from home14.4%18.3%15.1%
Median age39.939.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in York County, VA?

The median gross rent in York County, VA is $1,827 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $73,080 a year in gross income.

Is York County, VA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 29% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.9 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

Jefferson County, CORent $1,861 · Income $110,656Williamson County, TXRent $1,796 · Income $111,340Washington County, ORRent $1,849 · Income $107,772Cherokee County, GARent $1,799 · Income $108,115Middlesex County, NJRent $1,871 · Income $111,549Kendall County, ILRent $1,781 · Income $111,601

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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