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Cost of Living in Tysons, VA

Population 28,022 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023

201
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Tysons run well above the national baseline, with a median of $641,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $129,189 place the city among the better-paid Virginia metros.

Located 7 miles west of Arlington, Tysons falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 26% lower than Arlington's $865,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 210
Rent 189

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

About the Cost of Living in Tysons

The median home value in Tysons is $640,500 — 110% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,478/month, 89% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $129,189/year is 73% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.6%, 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%. Overall, Tysons has a cost of living index of 201 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 101% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$640,500
110% above avg
Median Rent
$2,478/mo
89% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.5x
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 33.7%
Renter-occupied 66.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,478
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,092/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
27.8 min
3% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
31.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
50.9%
Carpooled
5.3%
Public transit
4.8%
Walked
5.4%
Bicycle
0.5%
Work from home
31.6%

⚡ 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
$129,189
73% above avg
Per Capita Income
$81,967
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
5% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Labor Force Participation
75.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 37.5%
Graduate degree 42.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.1
Male median age 34.4
Female median age 38

💨 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 Tysons, VA?

Tysons has a cost index of 201 (100 = national average). It is 101% above the national average.

What is average rent in Tysons, VA?

The median gross rent in Tysons is $2,478 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Tysons?

The median home value in Tysons is $640,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Tysons?

The median household income in Tysons is $129,189 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Tysons, VA?

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

Is Tysons, VA affordable?

Tysons is above average in cost of living, with an index of 201 — about 101% higher than the national average.

Tysons at a Glance

Population
28,022
Median Income
$129,189
Home Value
$640,500
Median Rent
$2,478/mo
Unemployment
4.6%
Sales Tax
5.6%
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