salaryRent is higher than in 84% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 92% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 60.6% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $97,040 a year. That is $47 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 135 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Countryside?
Share of households by yearly income. 61.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Countryside
| Size | Countryside | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,197 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,193 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,786 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Countryside 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 Countryside, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Countryside
Life in Countryside
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Countryside?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,947 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $630,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $63,020 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Countryside, VA?
Renting in Countryside costs a median of about $2,426 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Countryside?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $97,040 a year, or $47 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Countryside cheap or expensive?
Countryside is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.1% of the typical household income of $160,492. It ranks 135th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Countryside?
The median homeowner in Countryside pays $5,331 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.
Is Countryside 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 Countryside?
The median home value in Countryside is $630,200, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
9,661 people live in Countryside. Numbers are typical (middle) values.