Cost of Living in Pimmit Hills, VA

Population 6,395 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023

250
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Pimmit Hills sits 203% above the national median — $925,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $168,548 (126% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.

Located 6 miles west of Arlington, Pimmit Hills falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Arlington's $865,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 303
Rent 169

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

About the Cost of Living in Pimmit Hills

The median home value in Pimmit Hills is $925,300 — 203% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,219/month, 69% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $168,548/year is 126% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.3%, 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%. Overall, Pimmit Hills has a cost of living index of 250 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 150% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$925,300
203% above avg
Median Rent
$2,219/mo
69% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
34.7x
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 66.1%
Renter-occupied 33.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,219
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,833/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
27.0 min
0% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
34.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
48.9%
Carpooled
7.5%
Public transit
7.1%
Work from home
34.8%

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
$168,548
126% above avg
Per Capita Income
$68,729
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
31% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Labor Force Participation
72.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 35.3%
Graduate degree 37.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.1
Male median age 37.2
Female median age 37

💨 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 Pimmit Hills, VA?

Pimmit Hills has a cost index of 250 (100 = national average). It is 150% above the national average.

What is average rent in Pimmit Hills, VA?

The median gross rent in Pimmit Hills is $2,219 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Pimmit Hills?

The median home value in Pimmit Hills is $925,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Pimmit Hills?

The median household income in Pimmit Hills is $168,548 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pimmit Hills, VA?

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

Is Pimmit Hills, VA affordable?

Pimmit Hills is above average in cost of living, with an index of 250 — about 150% higher than the national average.

Pimmit Hills at a Glance

Population
6,395
Median Income
$168,548
Home Value
$925,300
Median Rent
$2,219/mo
Unemployment
3.3%
Sales Tax
5.6%
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