Cost of Living in Bethel Manor, VA

Population 4,512 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023

143
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Bethel Manor 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. An unemployment rate of 0.0% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 6 miles east of Newport News, Bethel Manor falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Newport News' typical home runs $243,000 for context.

Cost Overview

Rent 143

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

About the Cost of Living in Bethel Manor

Median rent runs $1,879/month, 43% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $74,918/year is equal to than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.0%, 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 68.2°F and lows of 51.4°F, with about 2.7" of annual snowfall. Overall, Bethel Manor has a cost of living index of 143 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 43% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Rent
$1,879/mo
43% above avg
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 2.2%
Renter-occupied 97.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,879
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,493/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
22.5 min
17% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
84.5%
Carpooled
12.4%
Work from home
2.3%

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
$74,918
0% below avg
Per Capita Income
$22,076
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
100% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Labor Force Participation
75.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.4%
Graduate degree 7.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 21.7
Male median age 23
Female median age 21

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
68.2°F
Avg Low
51.4°F
Annual Precip
47.8"
Annual Snowfall
2.7"
30° 45° 60° 75° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 495258687683878579706052
Low °F 323440495867717165534236
Precip" 3.482.884.423.333.774.015.334.944.773.933.273.70
Snow" 2.40.10.10.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bethel Manor, VA?

Bethel Manor has a cost index of 143 (100 = national average). It is 43% above the national average.

What is average rent in Bethel Manor, VA?

The median gross rent in Bethel Manor is $1,879 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the median income in Bethel Manor?

The median household income in Bethel Manor is $74,918 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bethel Manor, VA?

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

Is Bethel Manor, VA affordable?

Bethel Manor is above average in cost of living, with an index of 143 — about 43% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Bethel Manor?

Bethel Manor has average high temperatures of 68.2°F and average lows of 51.4°F. Annual precipitation is 47.8". Average annual snowfall is 2.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.