Cost of Living in Pantops, VA
Population 4,328 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Pantops a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $497,000.
Pantops is about 65 miles northwest of Richmond, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 51% higher than Richmond's $328,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Pantops
The median home value in Pantops is $497,000 — 63% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,017/month, 54% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $114,107/year is 53% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.6%, 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 64.6°F and lows of 48.1°F. Overall, Pantops has a cost of living index of 159 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 59% more expensive.
Pantops has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 44 | 48 | 55 | 66 | 72 | 80 | 84 | 82 | 76 | 66 | 56 | 47 |
| Low °F | 28 | 31 | 37 | 47 | 55 | 64 | 68 | 66 | 61 | 50 | 40 | 32 |
| Precip" | 3.38 | 2.98 | 4.32 | 4.18 | 4.64 | 3.69 | 4.78 | 4.08 | 4.93 | 4.00 | 3.44 | 3.76 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Pantops, VA?
Pantops has a cost index of 159 (100 = national average). It is 59% above the national average.
What is average rent in Pantops, VA?
The median gross rent in Pantops is $2,017 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Pantops?
The median home value in Pantops is $497,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Pantops?
The median household income in Pantops is $114,107 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Pantops, VA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Pantops is 5.6%. The Virginia state income tax top rate is 5.8%.
Is Pantops, VA affordable?
Pantops is above average in cost of living, with an index of 159 — about 59% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Pantops?
Pantops has average high temperatures of 64.6°F and average lows of 48.1°F. Annual precipitation is 48.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Pantops at a Glance
- Population
- 4,328
- Median Income
- $114,107
- Home Value
- $497,000
- Median Rent
- $2,017/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.6%
- Avg High Temp
- 64.6°F
- Sales Tax
- 5.6%
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