salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income. Most households rent (70%), so there are plenty of rental options. It is a highly educated city: 61% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $111,600 a year. That is $54 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 165 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Dulles Town Center?
Share of households by yearly income. 58.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Dulles Town Center
| Size | Dulles Town Center | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,213 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,245 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,658 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,668 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Dulles Town Center 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 Dulles Town Center, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Dulles Town Center
Life in Dulles Town Center
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dulles Town Center?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,418 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $606,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $60,650 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dulles Town Center, VA?
Renting in Dulles Town Center costs a median of about $2,790 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Dulles Town Center?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $111,600 a year, or $54 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Dulles Town Center cheap or expensive?
Dulles Town Center is rated OK: rent takes 24.6% of the typical household income of $135,827. It ranks 165th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Dulles Town Center?
The median homeowner in Dulles Town Center pays $5,828 a year in property taxes, about 0.96% of the median home value.
Is Dulles Town Center 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 Dulles Town Center?
The median home value in Dulles Town Center is $606,500, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.
5,464 people live in Dulles Town Center. Numbers are typical (middle) values.