Cost of Living in Yorkshire, VA

Population 10,678 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023

136
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Yorkshire sits on the smaller end of the Virginia city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Geographically, Yorkshire sits roughly 20 miles west of Arlington. Median home values run roughly 51% lower than Arlington's $865,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 139
Rent 130

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

About the Cost of Living in Yorkshire

The median home value in Yorkshire is $424,100 — 39% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,713/month, 30% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $107,283/year is 44% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.5%, 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 66.0°F and lows of 45.3°F, with about 21" of annual snowfall. Overall, Yorkshire has a cost of living index of 136 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 36% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$424,100
39% above avg
Median Rent
$1,713/mo
30% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.6x
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 50.1%
Renter-occupied 49.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,713
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,327/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
35.8 min
33% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.0%
Carpooled
17.6%
Public transit
1.0%
Walked
2.1%
Bicycle
0.6%
Work from home
7.4%

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
$107,283
44% above avg
Per Capita Income
$35,268
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
27% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Labor Force Participation
79.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.4%
Graduate degree 11.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 28.8
Male median age 31.2
Female median age 27.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
66.0°F
Avg Low
45.3°F
Annual Precip
43.2"
Annual Snowfall
21"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 434655677583888679685747
Low °F 252734435362676558453629
Precip" 2.942.613.503.474.724.304.153.533.943.653.133.30
Snow" 6.97.03.90.10.00.00.00.00.00.00.32.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 37 — Good
90.1%
Good air days/yr
129
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
361
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Yorkshire, VA?

Yorkshire has a cost index of 136 (100 = national average). It is 36% above the national average.

What is average rent in Yorkshire, VA?

The median gross rent in Yorkshire is $1,713 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Yorkshire?

The median home value in Yorkshire is $424,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Yorkshire?

The median household income in Yorkshire is $107,283 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Yorkshire, VA?

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

Is Yorkshire, VA affordable?

Yorkshire is above average in cost of living, with an index of 136 — about 36% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Yorkshire?

Yorkshire has average high temperatures of 66.0°F and average lows of 45.3°F. Annual precipitation is 43.2". Average annual snowfall is 21". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Yorkshire at a Glance

Population
10,678
Median Income
$107,283
Home Value
$424,100
Median Rent
$1,713/mo
Unemployment
3.5%
Avg High Temp
66.0°F
Sales Tax
5.6%
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