Cost of Living in King George, VA

Population 4,833 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023

110
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives King George a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $331,000.

Geographically, King George is about 40 miles south of Alexandria, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 53% lower than Alexandria's $697,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 108
Rent 114

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

About the Cost of Living in King George

The median home value in King George is $330,500 — 8% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,494/month, 14% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $92,452/year is 24% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.5%, 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 67.1°F and lows of 49.1°F, with about 12.4" of annual snowfall. Overall, King George has a cost of living index of 110 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 10% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$330,500
8% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$459,763
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,494/mo
14% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.4x
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 70.6%
Renter-occupied 29.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,494
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,108/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
34.4 min
27% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
69.5%
Carpooled
13.4%
Public transit
2.2%
Walked
0.6%
Work from home
13.2%

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
$92,452
24% above avg
Per Capita Income
$32,797
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
7% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.9%
Graduate degree 12.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.8
Male median age 33.4
Female median age 36.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
67.1°F
Avg Low
49.1°F
Annual Precip
41"
Annual Snowfall
12.4"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 454856687684888680695849
Low °F 283037475766716962503932
Precip" 2.662.363.583.163.633.534.644.243.433.333.143.33
Snow" 3.55.81.40.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.01.7

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
16:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
4,518
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in King George, VA?

King George has a cost index of 110 (100 = national average). It is 10% above the national average.

What is average rent in King George, VA?

The median gross rent in King George is $1,494 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in King George?

The median home value in King George is $330,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in King George?

The median household income in King George is $92,452 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in King George, VA?

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

Is King George, VA affordable?

King George is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 110 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in King George?

King George has average high temperatures of 67.1°F and average lows of 49.1°F. Annual precipitation is 41". Average annual snowfall is 12.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

King George at a Glance

Population
4,833
Median Income
$92,452
Home Value
$330,500
Median Rent
$1,494/mo
Unemployment
4.5%
Avg High Temp
67.1°F
Sales Tax
5.6%
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