Cost of Living in Floris, VA

Population 7,135 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023

262
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Floris sits 177% above the national median — $844,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $239,457 (221% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.

Located 15 miles west of Arlington, Floris falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Arlington's $865,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 277
Rent 241

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

About the Cost of Living in Floris

The median home value in Floris is $843,600 — 177% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $3,166/month, 141% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $239,457/year is 221% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.0%, 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 66.0°F and lows of 45.3°F, with about 21" of annual snowfall. Overall, Floris has a cost of living index of 262 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 162% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$843,600
177% above avg
Median Rent
$3,166/mo
141% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
22.2x
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 85.7%
Renter-occupied 14.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$3,166
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,780/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
31.6 min
17% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
36.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
54.6%
Carpooled
3.1%
Public transit
4.8%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
36.4%

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
$239,457
221% above avg
Per Capita Income
$86,600
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
5% above avg
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Labor Force Participation
72.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 32.5%
Graduate degree 45.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.7
Male median age 44.3
Female median age 45.1

🌤 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 46 — Good
59.5%
Good air days/yr
222
Max AQI recorded
216
PM2.5 days
130
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Floris, VA?

Floris has a cost index of 262 (100 = national average). It is 162% above the national average.

What is average rent in Floris, VA?

The median gross rent in Floris is $3,166 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Floris?

The median home value in Floris is $843,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Floris?

The median household income in Floris is $239,457 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Floris, VA?

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

Is Floris, VA affordable?

Floris is above average in cost of living, with an index of 262 — about 162% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Floris?

Floris 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.

Floris at a Glance

Population
7,135
Median Income
$239,457
Home Value
$843,600
Median Rent
$3,166/mo
Unemployment
5.0%
Avg High Temp
66.0°F
Sales Tax
5.6%
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