salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 100% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36.6 minutes each way. Most homes (85.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 79.8% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 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 187 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Brambleton?
Share of households by yearly income. 81.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Brambleton
| Size | Brambleton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,263 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,880 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,206 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Brambleton 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 Brambleton, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Brambleton
Life in Brambleton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brambleton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,506 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $865,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $86,580 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brambleton, VA?
Renting in Brambleton costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Brambleton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Brambleton cheap or expensive?
Brambleton is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.4% of the typical household income of $256,702. It ranks 187th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Brambleton?
The median homeowner in Brambleton pays $7,073 a year in property taxes, about 0.82% of the median home value.
Is Brambleton 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 Brambleton?
The median home value in Brambleton is $865,800, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
24,537 people live in Brambleton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.