Cost of Living in Aquia Harbour, VA

Population 6,917 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023

168
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Aquia Harbour sits on the smaller end of the Virginia city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.8% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Aquia Harbour is about 30 miles southwest of Alexandria, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 36% lower than Alexandria's $697,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 146
Rent 202

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Aquia Harbour

The median home value in Aquia Harbour is $444,700 — 46% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,660/month, 102% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $152,776/year is 105% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average of 4.8%. Virginia's top state income tax rate is 5.8% and the combined sales tax is 5.6%. The climate averages highs of 67.1°F and lows of 49.1°F, with about 12.4" of annual snowfall. Overall, Aquia Harbour has a cost of living index of 168 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 68% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$444,700
46% above avg
Median Rent
$2,660/mo
102% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.9x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.8%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$970
1 BR
$989
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,645
4 BR
$1,885
Owner-occupied 92.1%
Renter-occupied 7.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,660
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,274/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
50.3 min
86% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
21.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.8%
Carpooled
5.9%
Public transit
3.1%
Walked
0.8%
Work from home
21.1%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 5.8%
Total Sales Tax 5.6%
State rate 4.3%
Avg local rate 1.3%
Property Tax 0.8%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$152,776
105% above avg
Per Capita Income
$53,901
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
41% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Labor Force Participation
67.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.7%
Graduate degree 20.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.3
Male median age 37.4
Female median age 37

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
67.1°F
Avg Low
49.1°F
Annual Precip
41"
Annual Snowfall
12.4"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 454856687684888680695849
Low °F 283037475766716962503932
Precip" 2.662.363.583.163.633.534.644.243.433.333.143.33
Snow" 3.55.81.40.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.01.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 37 — Good
91%
Good air days/yr
169
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
365
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Aquia Harbour, VA?

Aquia Harbour has a cost index of 168 (100 = national average). It is 68% above the national average.

What is average rent in Aquia Harbour, VA?

The median gross rent in Aquia Harbour is $2,660 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Aquia Harbour?

The median home value in Aquia Harbour is $444,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Aquia Harbour?

The median household income in Aquia Harbour is $152,776 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Aquia Harbour, VA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Aquia Harbour is 5.6%. The Virginia state income tax top rate is 5.8%.

Is Aquia Harbour, VA affordable?

Aquia Harbour is above average in cost of living, with an index of 168 — about 68% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Aquia Harbour?

Aquia Harbour has average high temperatures of 67.1°F and average lows of 49.1°F. Annual precipitation is 41". Average annual snowfall is 12.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Aquia Harbour at a Glance

Population
6,917
Median Income
$152,776
Home Value
$444,700
Median Rent
$2,660/mo
Unemployment
2.8%
Avg High Temp
67.1°F
Sales Tax
5.6%
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