Cost of Living in Dulles Town Center, VA

Population 5,541 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023

177
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Dulles Town Center's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $561,000 for a typical home, 84% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $114,503 that put it in the upper third of the state.

Geographically, Dulles Town Center sits roughly 20 miles northwest of Arlington. Median home values run roughly 35% lower than Arlington's $865,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 184
Rent 166

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

About the Cost of Living in Dulles Town Center

The median home value in Dulles Town Center is $561,400 — 84% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,186/month, 66% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $114,503/year is 54% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, 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 66.0°F and lows of 45.3°F, with about 21" of annual snowfall. Overall, Dulles Town Center has a cost of living index of 177 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 77% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$561,400
84% above avg
Median Rent
$2,186/mo
66% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.4x
Favors renting
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 38.0%
Renter-occupied 62.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,186
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,800/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
23.8 min
12% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.6%
Carpooled
12.5%
Public transit
0.5%
Walked
0.6%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
15.3%

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
$114,503
54% above avg
Per Capita Income
$51,317
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
11% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Labor Force Participation
81.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 41.9%
Graduate degree 17.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.2
Male median age 34
Female median age 37

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
66.0°F
Avg Low
45.3°F
Annual Precip
43.2"
Annual Snowfall
21"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 434655677583888679685747
Low °F 252734435362676558453629
Precip" 2.942.613.503.474.724.304.153.533.943.653.133.30
Snow" 6.97.03.90.10.00.00.00.00.00.00.32.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 39 — Good
84.1%
Good air days/yr
167
Max AQI recorded
41
PM2.5 days
303
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Dulles Town Center, VA?

Dulles Town Center has a cost index of 177 (100 = national average). It is 77% above the national average.

What is average rent in Dulles Town Center, VA?

The median gross rent in Dulles Town Center is $2,186 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Dulles Town Center?

The median home value in Dulles Town Center is $561,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Dulles Town Center?

The median household income in Dulles Town Center is $114,503 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Dulles Town Center, VA?

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

Is Dulles Town Center, VA affordable?

Dulles Town Center is above average in cost of living, with an index of 177 — about 77% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Dulles Town Center?

Dulles Town Center has average high temperatures of 66.0°F and average lows of 45.3°F. Annual precipitation is 43.2". Average annual snowfall is 21". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Dulles Town Center at a Glance

Population
5,541
Median Income
$114,503
Home Value
$561,400
Median Rent
$2,186/mo
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg High Temp
66.0°F
Sales Tax
5.6%
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