salaryRent is higher than in 71% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.1 minutes each way. Most households rent (67%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $82,120 a year. That is $39 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 101 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bull Run?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bull Run
| Size | Bull Run | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,873 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,828 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,114 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,633 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,395 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bull Run 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 Bull Run, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bull Run
Life in Bull Run
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bull Run?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $816 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $413,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,350 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bull Run, VA?
Renting in Bull Run costs a median of about $2,053 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Bull Run?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $82,120 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bull Run cheap or expensive?
Bull Run is rated OK: rent takes 25.5% of the typical household income of $96,719. It ranks 101st cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bull Run?
The median homeowner in Bull Run pays $3,784 a year in property taxes, about 0.92% of the median home value.
Is Bull Run 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 Bull Run?
The median home value in Bull Run is $413,500, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
16,859 people live in Bull Run. Numbers are typical (middle) values.