Cost of Living in Massanetta Springs, VA

Population 6,028 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023

141
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 Massanetta Springs a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $455,000. An unemployment rate of 2.5% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Massanetta Springs lies roughly 95 miles northwest of the nearest major metro, Richmond — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 39% higher than Richmond's $328,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 149
Rent 129

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

About the Cost of Living in Massanetta Springs

The median home value in Massanetta Springs is $454,900 — 49% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,691/month, 29% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $104,911/year is 41% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.5%, 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 69.2°F and lows of 48.1°F. Overall, Massanetta Springs has a cost of living index of 141 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 41% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$454,900
49% above avg
Median Rent
$1,691/mo
29% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
22.4x
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 70.6%
Renter-occupied 29.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,691
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,305/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
19.5 min
28% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.5%
Carpooled
16.5%
Work from home
11.0%

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
$104,911
41% above avg
Per Capita Income
$61,245
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
48% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 28.9%
Graduate degree 27.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 46.6
Male median age 45.4
Female median age 47.7

🌤 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 37 — Good
88.2%
Good air days/yr
168
Max AQI recorded
57
PM2.5 days
215
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Massanetta Springs, VA?

Massanetta Springs has a cost index of 141 (100 = national average). It is 41% above the national average.

What is average rent in Massanetta Springs, VA?

The median gross rent in Massanetta Springs is $1,691 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Massanetta Springs?

The median home value in Massanetta Springs is $454,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Massanetta Springs?

The median household income in Massanetta Springs is $104,911 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Massanetta Springs, VA?

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

Is Massanetta Springs, VA affordable?

Massanetta Springs is above average in cost of living, with an index of 141 — about 41% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Massanetta Springs?

Massanetta Springs 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.

Massanetta Springs at a Glance

Population
6,028
Median Income
$104,911
Home Value
$454,900
Median Rent
$1,691/mo
Unemployment
2.5%
Avg High Temp
69.2°F
Sales Tax
5.6%
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