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Is Fishersville, VA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 25 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,9069% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$90,239about $7,520/month · 4% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$348,9005% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,240 a year. That is $37 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 86 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Fishersville
$1,906
Woodburn
$1,859
Seven Corners
$1,828
Countryside
$2,426
Crozet
$2,316
Belmont
$2,811
Yorkshire
$3,500+

How much do households earn in Fishersville?

Under $25k
13.5%
$25k–50k
25.1%
$50k–100k
30.0%
$100k–150k
20.8%
$150k+
9.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 30.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Fishersville

SizeFishersvilleU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,315$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,680$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,669$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,810$2,098

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

How expensive is Fishersville 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 Fishersville, so the Virginia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Fishersville

🏛️ Property tax$1,813a year · 0.52% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$145a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Fishersville

Commute to work23.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree34.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home66.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line14.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fishersville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $515 a month less.

Renting
$1,906
Owning
$2,421

Owning assumes a typical $348,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,890 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Fishersville, VA?

Renting in Fishersville costs a median of about $1,906 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,240 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Fishersville cheap or expensive?

Fishersville is rated OK: rent takes 25.3% of the typical household income of $90,239. It ranks 86th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Fishersville?

The median homeowner in Fishersville pays $1,813 a year in property taxes, about 0.52% of the median home value.

Is Fishersville 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 Fishersville?

The median home value in Fishersville is $348,900, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.

9,484 people live in Fishersville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.