Rent is lower than in 50% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 37.1 minutes each way. Most homes (78.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,680 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Virginia cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Virginia. It is number 60 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bealeton?
Share of households by yearly income. 51.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bealeton
| Size | Bealeton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,632 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,627 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,485 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bealeton 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 Bealeton, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bealeton
Life in Bealeton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bealeton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,053 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $388,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,840 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bealeton, VA?
Renting in Bealeton costs a median of about $1,642 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Bealeton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,680 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bealeton cheap or expensive?
Bealeton is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.9% of the typical household income of $116,720. It ranks 60th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bealeton?
The median homeowner in Bealeton pays $2,986 a year in property taxes, about 0.77% of the median home value.
Is Bealeton 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 Bealeton?
The median home value in Bealeton is $388,400, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
5,034 people live in Bealeton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.