salaryRent is higher than in 71% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 55.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $81,920 a year. That is $39 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 99 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bon Air?
Share of households by yearly income. 40.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bon Air
| Size | Bon Air | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,687 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,871 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,943 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,301 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bon Air 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 Bon Air, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bon Air
Life in Bon Air
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bon Air?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $486 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $365,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,520 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bon Air, VA?
Renting in Bon Air costs a median of about $2,048 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Bon Air?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,920 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bon Air cheap or expensive?
Bon Air is rated OK: rent takes 22.4% of the typical household income of $109,877. It ranks 99th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bon Air?
The median homeowner in Bon Air pays $2,749 a year in property taxes, about 0.75% of the median home value.
Is Bon Air 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 Bon Air?
The median home value in Bon Air is $365,200, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
16,904 people live in Bon Air. Numbers are typical (middle) values.