Cost of Living in Fishersville, VA

Population 9,546 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023

106
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Fishersville 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.

Located 90 miles west of Richmond, Fishersville is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Housing prices track closely with Richmond's $328,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 106
Rent 106

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

About the Cost of Living in Fishersville

The median home value in Fishersville is $322,700 — 6% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,389/month, 6% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $81,190/year is 9% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.2%, 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 69.2°F and lows of 48.1°F. Overall, Fishersville has a cost of living index of 106 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 6% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$322,700
6% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$909,890
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,389/mo
6% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.4x
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 64.4%
Renter-occupied 35.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,389
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,003/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
25.8 min
4% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
87.5%
Carpooled
7.1%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
0.1%
Work from home
5.0%

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
$81,190
9% above avg
Per Capita Income
$42,082
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
13% below avg
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.6%
Graduate degree 12.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.2
Male median age 38.4
Female median age 42.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
69.2°F
Avg Low
48.1°F
Annual Precip
41.6"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 475160707886908781716051
Low °F 303138475664686760483932
Precip" 2.962.353.543.174.174.383.373.874.093.313.363.04

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Fishersville, VA?

Fishersville has a cost index of 106 (100 = national average). It is 6% above the national average.

What is average rent in Fishersville, VA?

The median gross rent in Fishersville is $1,389 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Fishersville?

The median home value in Fishersville is $322,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Fishersville?

The median household income in Fishersville is $81,190 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Fishersville, VA?

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

Is Fishersville, VA affordable?

Fishersville is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 106 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Fishersville?

Fishersville has average high temperatures of 69.2°F and average lows of 48.1°F. Annual precipitation is 41.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Fishersville at a Glance

Population
9,546
Median Income
$81,190
Home Value
$322,700
Median Rent
$1,389/mo
Unemployment
4.2%
Avg High Temp
69.2°F
Sales Tax
5.6%
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