salaryRent is higher than in 80% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Most homes (75.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 76.3% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $92,640 a year. That is $45 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 123 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Crozet?
Share of households by yearly income. 51.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Crozet
| Size | Crozet | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,289 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,928 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,051 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,381 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Crozet 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 Crozet, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Crozet
Life in Crozet
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Crozet?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,481 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $547,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $54,720 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Crozet, VA?
Renting in Crozet costs a median of about $2,316 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Crozet?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,640 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Crozet cheap or expensive?
Crozet is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.9% of the typical household income of $139,576. It ranks 123rd cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Crozet?
The median homeowner in Crozet pays $3,754 a year in property taxes, about 0.69% of the median home value.
Is Crozet 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 Crozet?
The median home value in Crozet is $547,200, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
9,289 people live in Crozet. Numbers are typical (middle) values.