salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 95% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 68.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $105,240 a year. That is $51 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 153 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Cascades?
Share of households by yearly income. 63.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Cascades
| Size | Cascades | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,427 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,094 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,977 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,836 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,976 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Cascades 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 Cascades, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Cascades
Life in Cascades
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cascades?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,026 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $671,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $67,110 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cascades, VA?
Renting in Cascades costs a median of about $2,631 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Cascades?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $105,240 a year, or $51 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Cascades cheap or expensive?
Cascades is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.5% of the typical household income of $180,294. It ranks 153rd cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Cascades?
The median homeowner in Cascades pays $5,562 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.
Is Cascades 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 Cascades?
The median home value in Cascades is $671,100, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
12,357 people live in Cascades. Numbers are typical (middle) values.