Cost of Living in Hutchison, VA

Population 6,936 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023

164
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Hutchison 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.

Geographically, Hutchison sits roughly 20 miles west of Arlington. Median home values run roughly 45% lower than Arlington's $865,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 156
Rent 175

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

About the Cost of Living in Hutchison

The median home value in Hutchison is $476,400 — 56% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,305/month, 75% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $105,125/year is 41% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.5%, 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, Hutchison has a cost of living index of 164 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 64% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$476,400
56% above avg
Median Rent
$2,305/mo
75% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.2x
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 45.8%
Renter-occupied 54.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,305
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,919/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
27.9 min
3% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
57.6%
Carpooled
22.3%
Public transit
3.8%
Walked
3.7%
Bicycle
1.9%
Work from home
9.7%

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
$105,125
41% above avg
Per Capita Income
$36,833
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
28% below avg
Poverty Rate
15.2%
Labor Force Participation
80.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.2%
Graduate degree 16.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 28.8
Male median age 26.4
Female median age 30.4

🌤 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 Hutchison, VA?

Hutchison has a cost index of 164 (100 = national average). It is 64% above the national average.

What is average rent in Hutchison, VA?

The median gross rent in Hutchison is $2,305 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hutchison?

The median home value in Hutchison is $476,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Hutchison?

The median household income in Hutchison is $105,125 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hutchison, VA?

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

Is Hutchison, VA affordable?

Hutchison is above average in cost of living, with an index of 164 — about 64% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Hutchison?

Hutchison 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.

Hutchison at a Glance

Population
6,936
Median Income
$105,125
Home Value
$476,400
Median Rent
$2,305/mo
Unemployment
3.5%
Avg High Temp
66.0°F
Sales Tax
5.6%
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