Cost of Living in Linton Hall, VA

Population 42,077 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023

196
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Linton Hall sits 95% above the national median — $594,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $170,989 (129% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.

Located 25 miles west of Alexandria, Linton Hall falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 15% lower than Alexandria's $697,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 195
Rent 199

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

About the Cost of Living in Linton Hall

The median home value in Linton Hall is $594,200 — 95% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,613/month, 99% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $170,989/year is 129% 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, Linton Hall has a cost of living index of 196 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 96% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$594,200
95% above avg
Median Rent
$2,613/mo
99% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.0x
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 89.5%
Renter-occupied 10.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,613
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,227/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
43.0 min
59% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
24.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
65.7%
Carpooled
6.1%
Public transit
2.6%
Walked
0.4%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
24.2%

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
$170,989
129% above avg
Per Capita Income
$56,475
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
28% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Labor Force Participation
73.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 35.5%
Graduate degree 20.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.9
Male median age 33.6
Female median age 38.5

🌤 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 37 — Good
90.1%
Good air days/yr
129
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
361
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Linton Hall, VA?

Linton Hall has a cost index of 196 (100 = national average). It is 96% above the national average.

What is average rent in Linton Hall, VA?

The median gross rent in Linton Hall is $2,613 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Linton Hall?

The median home value in Linton Hall is $594,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Linton Hall?

The median household income in Linton Hall is $170,989 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Linton Hall, VA?

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

Is Linton Hall, VA affordable?

Linton Hall is above average in cost of living, with an index of 196 — about 96% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Linton Hall?

Linton Hall 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.

Linton Hall at a Glance

Population
42,077
Median Income
$170,989
Home Value
$594,200
Median Rent
$2,613/mo
Unemployment
3.5%
Avg High Temp
66.0°F
Sales Tax
5.6%
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