Cost of Living in Gloucester Courthouse, VA

Population 3,509 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023

99
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Gloucester Courthouse 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 1.3% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 25 miles north of Newport News, Gloucester Courthouse falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 41% higher than Newport News' $243,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 112
Rent 80

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

About the Cost of Living in Gloucester Courthouse

The median home value in Gloucester Courthouse is $342,000 — 12% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,049/month, 20% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $88,493/year is 19% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.3%, 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 69.5°F and lows of 49.5°F. Overall, Gloucester Courthouse has a cost of living index of 99 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 1% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$342,000
12% above avg
Median Rent
$1,049/mo
20% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
27.2x
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 82.8%
Renter-occupied 17.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,049
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,663/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
33.6 min
24% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.7%
Carpooled
2.0%
Walked
0.6%
Work from home
15.6%

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
$88,493
19% above avg
Per Capita Income
$38,953
Unemployment Rate
1.3%
72% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.5%
Graduate degree 13.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.5
Male median age 43.2
Female median age 43.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
69.5°F
Avg Low
49.5°F
Annual Precip
45.1"
30° 45° 60° 75° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 495359707785888781716153
Low °F 313238475665706863514034
Precip" 3.052.583.353.083.664.074.695.364.954.163.003.19

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Gloucester Courthouse, VA?

Gloucester Courthouse has a cost index of 99 (100 = national average). It is 1% below the national average.

What is average rent in Gloucester Courthouse, VA?

The median gross rent in Gloucester Courthouse is $1,049 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Gloucester Courthouse?

The median home value in Gloucester Courthouse is $342,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Gloucester Courthouse?

The median household income in Gloucester Courthouse is $88,493 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Gloucester Courthouse, VA?

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

Is Gloucester Courthouse, VA affordable?

Gloucester Courthouse is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 99 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Gloucester Courthouse?

Gloucester Courthouse has average high temperatures of 69.5°F and average lows of 49.5°F. Annual precipitation is 45.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Gloucester Courthouse at a Glance

Population
3,509
Median Income
$88,493
Home Value
$342,000
Median Rent
$1,049/mo
Unemployment
1.3%
Avg High Temp
69.5°F
Sales Tax
5.6%
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