Frederick County, VA at a glance
Median household income
$97,606$8,134 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Frederick County, VA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Frederick County, VA? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Winchester, VA-WV MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,133 | $13,596 | $45,320 | 13.9% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,255 | $15,060 | $50,200 | 15.4% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,573 | $18,876 | $62,920 | 19.3% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,965 | $23,580 | $78,600 | 24.2% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,639 | $31,668 | $105,560 | 32.4% |
Rent in Frederick County, VA, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Frederick County, VA
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $97,606 a year ($8,134 a month before tax).
What $97,606 leaves after Virginia taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Virginia tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Frederick County, VA: common questions
What is the median household income in Frederick County, VA?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Frederick County, VA is $97,606 per year (approximately $8,134 per month).
What is the average rent in Frederick County, VA?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,133 for a studio, $1,255 for one bedroom, $1,573 for two, $1,965 for three and $2,639 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Frederick County, VA expensive to live in?
Prices there run 3.5% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 96.5, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Frederick County, VA?
To keep a $1,573 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $62,920 a year, or $5,243 a month. That is 64% of what the typical household in Frederick County, VA earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Frederick County, VA?
On the local median income of $97,606 ($8,134 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $4,067 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,440 for everything else and $1,627 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,573 takes 39% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Frederick County, VA?
Homes in Virginia paid 17.2¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $155. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.