Rappahannock County, VA at a glance
Median household income
$83,380$6,948 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Rappahannock 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 Rappahannock County, VA? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Rappahannock 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 | $1,198 | $14,376 | $47,920 | 17.2% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,254 | $15,048 | $50,160 | 18% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,375 | $16,500 | $55,000 | 19.8% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,649 | $19,788 | $65,960 | 23.7% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,307 | $27,684 | $92,280 | 33.2% |
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What a typical income covers in Rappahannock County, VA
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $83,380 a year ($6,948 a month before tax).
What $83,380 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 Rappahannock County, VA: common questions
What is the median household income in Rappahannock County, VA?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Rappahannock County, VA is $83,380 per year (approximately $6,948 per month).
What is the average rent in Rappahannock County, VA?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,198 for a studio, $1,254 for one bedroom, $1,375 for two, $1,649 for three and $2,307 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 Rappahannock County, VA expensive to live in?
Prices there run 8.9% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 108.9, 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 Rappahannock County, VA?
To keep a $1,375 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $55,000 a year, or $4,583 a month. That is 66% of what the typical household in Rappahannock County, VA earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Rappahannock County, VA?
On the local median income of $83,380 ($6,948 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,474 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,085 for everything else and $1,390 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,375 takes 40% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Rappahannock 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.