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Is Dumbarton, VA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 28 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,51813% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$64,892about $5,408/month · 25% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$291,30012% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 57% 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.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,720 a year. That is $29 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Virginia cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Virginia. It is number 51 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Dumbarton
$1,518
Lake of the Woods
$1,857
Vinton
$1,219
Bellwood
$1,114
South Boston
$800
Wytheville
$841
Farmville
$842

How much do households earn in Dumbarton?

Under $25k
14.7%
$25k–50k
31.3%
$50k–100k
32.9%
$100k–150k
15.0%
$150k+
3.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 18.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Dumbarton

SizeDumbartonU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,225$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,645$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,592$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Dumbarton overall?

Everyday prices in Virginia overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
107
Goods (food, clothes…)
100
Utilities
92
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Dumbarton, so the Virginia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Dumbarton

🏛️ Property tax$1,738a year · 0.60% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$113a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Dumbarton

Commute to work22.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree31%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home30.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dumbarton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $503 a month less.

Renting
$1,518
Owning
$2,021

Owning assumes a typical $291,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,130 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Dumbarton, VA?

Renting in Dumbarton costs a median of about $1,518 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.

How much do I need to make to live in Dumbarton?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,720 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Dumbarton cheap or expensive?

Dumbarton is rated OK: rent takes 28.1% of the typical household income of $64,892. It ranks 51st cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Dumbarton?

The median homeowner in Dumbarton pays $1,738 a year in property taxes, about 0.60% of the median home value.

Is Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton?

The median home value in Dumbarton is $291,300, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.

7,997 people live in Dumbarton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.