Cost of Living in Hybla Valley, VA

Population 17,877 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023

155
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Hybla Valley 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. At 6.3%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Hybla Valley sits roughly 5 miles south of Alexandria — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 25% lower than Alexandria's $697,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 171
Rent 130

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

About the Cost of Living in Hybla Valley

The median home value in Hybla Valley is $523,000 — 71% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,712/month, 30% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $72,068/year is 3% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.3%, 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 67.8°F and lows of 50.9°F, with about 13.7" of annual snowfall. Overall, Hybla Valley has a cost of living index of 155 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 55% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$523,000
71% above avg
Median Rent
$1,712/mo
30% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
25.5x
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 42.1%
Renter-occupied 57.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,712
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,326/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
34.8 min
29% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
57.1%
Carpooled
14.0%
Public transit
11.1%
Walked
1.5%
Bicycle
0.2%
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
$72,068
3% below avg
Per Capita Income
$34,628
Unemployment Rate
6.3%
30% above avg
Poverty Rate
15.6%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.0%
Graduate degree 15.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.5
Male median age 34.4
Female median age 34.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
67.8°F
Avg Low
50.9°F
Annual Precip
41.8"
Annual Snowfall
13.7"
30° 45° 60° 75° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 454857687785908881695849
Low °F 303239485868727164524235
Precip" 2.862.623.503.213.944.204.333.253.933.662.913.41
Snow" 4.95.02.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.11.7

💨 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 Hybla Valley, VA?

Hybla Valley has a cost index of 155 (100 = national average). It is 55% above the national average.

What is average rent in Hybla Valley, VA?

The median gross rent in Hybla Valley is $1,712 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hybla Valley?

The median home value in Hybla Valley is $523,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Hybla Valley?

The median household income in Hybla Valley is $72,068 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hybla Valley, VA?

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

Is Hybla Valley, VA affordable?

Hybla Valley is above average in cost of living, with an index of 155 — about 55% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Hybla Valley?

Hybla Valley has average high temperatures of 67.8°F and average lows of 50.9°F. Annual precipitation is 41.8". Average annual snowfall is 13.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Hybla Valley at a Glance

Population
17,877
Median Income
$72,068
Home Value
$523,000
Median Rent
$1,712/mo
Unemployment
6.3%
Avg High Temp
67.8°F
Sales Tax
5.6%
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