Surry County, VA at a glance
Median household income
$78,041$6,503 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Surry 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 Surry County, VA? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Surry 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 | $905 | $10,860 | $36,200 | 13.9% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $920 | $11,040 | $36,800 | 14.1% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,039 | $12,468 | $41,560 | 16% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,445 | $17,340 | $57,800 | 22.2% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,743 | $20,916 | $69,720 | 26.8% |
What a typical income covers in Surry County, VA
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $78,041 a year ($6,503 a month before tax).
What $78,041 leaves after Virginia taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Virginia tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in Virginia
Living in Surry County, VA: common questions
What is the median household income in Surry County, VA?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Surry County, VA is $78,041 per year (approximately $6,503 per month).
What is the average rent in Surry County, VA?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $905 for a studio, $920 for one bedroom, $1,039 for two, $1,445 for three and $1,743 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 Surry 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 Surry County, VA?
To keep a $1,039 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $41,560 a year, or $3,463 a month. That is 53% of what the typical household in Surry County, VA earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Surry County, VA?
On the local median income of $78,041 ($6,503 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,252 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,951 for everything else and $1,301 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,039 takes 32% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Surry 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.