salaryRent is higher than in 74% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.7 minutes each way. It is a highly educated city: 71.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $85,440 a year. That is $41 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 108 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Belle Haven?
Share of households by yearly income. 54.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Belle Haven
| Size | Belle Haven | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,468 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,938 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,873 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,201 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Belle Haven 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 Belle Haven, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Belle Haven
Life in Belle Haven
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Belle Haven?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,647 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $689,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $68,940 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Belle Haven, VA?
Renting in Belle Haven costs a median of about $2,136 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Belle Haven?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $85,440 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Belle Haven cheap or expensive?
Belle Haven is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.9% of the typical household income of $151,609. It ranks 108th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Belle Haven?
The median homeowner in Belle Haven pays $5,831 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.
Is Belle Haven 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 Belle Haven?
The median home value in Belle Haven is $689,400, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.
6,570 people live in Belle Haven. Numbers are typical (middle) values.