Cost of Living in Sugarland Run, VA

Population 12,920 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023

180
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Sugarland Run sits 81% above the national median — $553,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $158,977 (113% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.

Located 20 miles northwest of Arlington, Sugarland Run falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 36% lower than Arlington's $865,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 181
Rent 178

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

About the Cost of Living in Sugarland Run

The median home value in Sugarland Run is $552,700 — 81% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,345/month, 78% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $158,977/year is 113% 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%. Overall, Sugarland Run has a cost of living index of 180 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 80% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$552,700
81% above avg
Median Rent
$2,345/mo
78% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.6x
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 83.3%
Renter-occupied 16.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,345
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,959/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
33.2 min
23% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
19.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
58.9%
Carpooled
17.1%
Public transit
1.4%
Walked
1.5%
Work from home
19.9%

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
$158,977
113% above avg
Per Capita Income
$51,183
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
7% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Labor Force Participation
72.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 26.9%
Graduate degree 19.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.5
Male median age 33.9
Female median age 37

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 39 — Good
84.1%
Good air days/yr
167
Max AQI recorded
41
PM2.5 days
303
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Sugarland Run, VA?

Sugarland Run has a cost index of 180 (100 = national average). It is 80% above the national average.

What is average rent in Sugarland Run, VA?

The median gross rent in Sugarland Run is $2,345 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Sugarland Run?

The median home value in Sugarland Run is $552,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Sugarland Run?

The median household income in Sugarland Run is $158,977 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Sugarland Run, VA?

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

Is Sugarland Run, VA affordable?

Sugarland Run is above average in cost of living, with an index of 180 — about 80% higher than the national average.

Sugarland Run at a Glance

Population
12,920
Median Income
$158,977
Home Value
$552,700
Median Rent
$2,345/mo
Unemployment
4.5%
Sales Tax
5.6%
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