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Is Aquia Harbour, VA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,68253% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$164,696about $13,725/month · 89% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$461,00039% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 93% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 45.7 minutes each way. Most homes (94.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $107,280 a year. That is $52 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Virginia cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Virginia. It is number 158 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Aquia Harbour
$2,682
Laurel Hill
$2,253
Lexington
$1,278
Sandston
$1,274
Floris
$3,568
Woodlake
$2,001
Hutchison
$2,496

How much do households earn in Aquia Harbour?

Under $25k
2.8%
$25k–50k
7.5%
$50k–100k
28.3%
$100k–150k
31.4%
$150k+
30.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 62.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Aquia Harbour

SizeAquia HarbourU.S. average
3 bedrooms$2,525$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,782$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Aquia Harbour overall?

Everyday prices in Virginia overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
107
Goods (food, clothes…)
100
Utilities
92
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Aquia Harbour, so the Virginia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Aquia Harbour

🏛️ Property tax$3,322a year · 0.72% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$246a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Aquia Harbour

Commute to work45.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree45.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home94.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Aquia Harbour?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $517 a month less.

Renting
$2,682
Owning
$3,199

Owning assumes a typical $461,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $46,100 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Aquia Harbour, VA?

Renting in Aquia Harbour costs a median of about $2,682 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.

How much do I need to make to live in Aquia Harbour?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $107,280 a year, or $52 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Aquia Harbour cheap or expensive?

Aquia Harbour is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.5% of the typical household income of $164,696. It ranks 158th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Aquia Harbour?

The median homeowner in Aquia Harbour pays $3,322 a year in property taxes, about 0.72% of the median home value.

Is Aquia Harbour more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Virginia are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Aquia Harbour?

The median home value in Aquia Harbour is $461,000, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

7,481 people live in Aquia Harbour. Numbers are typical (middle) values.