salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 93% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 66.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $105,240 a year. That is $51 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 152 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ashburn?
Share of households by yearly income. 61.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ashburn
| Size | Ashburn | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,894 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,215 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,572 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,890 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,318 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ashburn overall?
Everyday prices in Virginia overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Ashburn, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ashburn
Life in Ashburn
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ashburn?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,221 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $699,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $69,930 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ashburn, VA?
Renting in Ashburn costs a median of about $2,631 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Ashburn?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $105,240 a year, or $51 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ashburn cheap or expensive?
Ashburn is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.9% of the typical household income of $167,144. It ranks 152nd cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ashburn?
The median homeowner in Ashburn pays $5,836 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.
Is Ashburn 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 Ashburn?
The median home value in Ashburn is $699,300, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
46,026 people live in Ashburn. Numbers are typical (middle) values.