Cost of Living in Hollymead, VA

Population 8,566 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023

142
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Hollymead 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 2.9% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Hollymead is about 65 miles northwest of Richmond, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 26% higher than Richmond's $328,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 136
Rent 152

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

About the Cost of Living in Hollymead

The median home value in Hollymead is $413,700 — 36% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,995/month, 52% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $121,795/year is 63% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.9%, 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, Hollymead has a cost of living index of 142 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 42% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$413,700
36% above avg
Median Rent
$1,995/mo
52% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.3x
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 82.8%
Renter-occupied 17.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,995
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,609/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
27.7 min
3% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
18.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.8%
Carpooled
8.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Walked
0.7%
Work from home
18.8%

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
$121,795
63% above avg
Per Capita Income
$55,250
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
40% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Labor Force Participation
68.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 30.0%
Graduate degree 28.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.1
Male median age 35.4
Female median age 41.9

🌤 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

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
69.8%
Good air days/yr
168
Max AQI recorded
239
PM2.5 days
125
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Hollymead, VA?

Hollymead has a cost index of 142 (100 = national average). It is 42% above the national average.

What is average rent in Hollymead, VA?

The median gross rent in Hollymead is $1,995 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hollymead?

The median home value in Hollymead is $413,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Hollymead?

The median household income in Hollymead is $121,795 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hollymead, VA?

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

Is Hollymead, VA affordable?

Hollymead is above average in cost of living, with an index of 142 — about 42% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Hollymead?

Hollymead 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.

Hollymead at a Glance

Population
8,566
Median Income
$121,795
Home Value
$413,700
Median Rent
$1,995/mo
Unemployment
2.9%
Avg High Temp
69.2°F
Sales Tax
5.6%
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