salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 95% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.6 minutes each way. Most homes (80.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 65.5% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $122,320 a year. That is $59 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 172 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Burke Centre?
Share of households by yearly income. 64.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Burke Centre
| Size | Burke Centre | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,463 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,343 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,280 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,878 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,256 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Burke Centre 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 Burke Centre, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Burke Centre
Life in Burke Centre
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Burke Centre?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,395 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $641,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $64,170 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Burke Centre, VA?
Renting in Burke Centre costs a median of about $3,058 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Burke Centre?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $122,320 a year, or $59 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Burke Centre cheap or expensive?
Burke Centre is rated OK: rent takes 20.7% of the typical household income of $177,007. It ranks 172nd cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Burke Centre?
The median homeowner in Burke Centre pays $6,488 a year in property taxes, about 1.01% of the median home value.
Is Burke Centre 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 Burke Centre?
The median home value in Burke Centre is $641,700, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
17,037 people live in Burke Centre. Numbers are typical (middle) values.