Cost of Living in Daleville, VA

Population 3,166 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023

120
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Daleville a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $340,000. At 8.3%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Geographically, Daleville lies roughly 90 miles north of the nearest major metro, Greensboro. Median home values run roughly 54% higher than Greensboro's $221,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 112
Rent 133

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

About the Cost of Living in Daleville

The median home value in Daleville is $340,300 — 12% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,749/month, 33% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $99,028/year is 33% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.3%, above 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 68.5°F and lows of 47.6°F, with about 14.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Daleville has a cost of living index of 120 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 20% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$340,300
12% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$448,011
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,749/mo
33% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.2x
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 77.2%
Renter-occupied 22.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,749
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,363/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
19.5 min
28% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.0%
Carpooled
5.6%
Walked
1.1%
Work from home
11.4%

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
$99,028
33% above avg
Per Capita Income
$46,301
Unemployment Rate
8.3%
72% above avg
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.1%
Graduate degree 13.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 50.7
Male median age 46
Female median age 56.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
68.5°F
Avg Low
47.6°F
Annual Precip
42.8"
Annual Snowfall
14.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 475159707784888780705950
Low °F 293138465563676659483832
Precip" 3.172.893.513.494.314.664.283.374.062.963.043.08
Snow" 4.34.82.30.10.00.00.00.00.00.00.13.2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Daleville, VA?

Daleville has a cost index of 120 (100 = national average). It is 20% above the national average.

What is average rent in Daleville, VA?

The median gross rent in Daleville is $1,749 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Daleville?

The median home value in Daleville is $340,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Daleville?

The median household income in Daleville is $99,028 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Daleville, VA?

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

Is Daleville, VA affordable?

Daleville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 120 — about 20% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Daleville?

Daleville has average high temperatures of 68.5°F and average lows of 47.6°F. Annual precipitation is 42.8". Average annual snowfall is 14.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Daleville at a Glance

Population
3,166
Median Income
$99,028
Home Value
$340,300
Median Rent
$1,749/mo
Unemployment
8.3%
Avg High Temp
68.5°F
Sales Tax
5.6%
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