King and Queen County, VA at a glance
Median household income
$70,469$5,872 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in King and Queen 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 King and Queen County, VA? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for King and Queen County, VA HUD Metro FMR Area, 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 | $1,089 | $13,068 | $43,560 | 18.5% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,139 | $13,668 | $45,560 | 19.4% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,250 | $15,000 | $50,000 | 21.3% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,536 | $18,432 | $61,440 | 26.2% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,929 | $23,148 | $77,160 | 32.8% |
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What a typical income covers in King and Queen County, VA
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $70,469 a year ($5,872 a month before tax).
What $70,469 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 King and Queen County, VA: common questions
What is the median household income in King and Queen County, VA?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in King and Queen County, VA is $70,469 per year (approximately $5,872 per month).
What is the average rent in King and Queen County, VA?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,089 for a studio, $1,139 for one bedroom, $1,250 for two, $1,536 for three and $1,929 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 King and Queen County, VA expensive to live in?
Prices there run 2.1% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 97.9, 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 King and Queen County, VA?
To keep a $1,250 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $50,000 a year, or $4,167 a month. That is 71% of what the typical household in King and Queen County, VA earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in King and Queen County, VA?
On the local median income of $70,469 ($5,872 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,936 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,762 for everything else and $1,174 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,250 takes 43% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in King and Queen 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.