salaryRent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 92% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income. Most homes (81%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 69.6% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,560 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 87 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in George Mason?
Share of households by yearly income. 65.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in George Mason
| Size | George Mason | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,078 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,290 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,572 | $1,509 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is George Mason 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 George Mason, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in George Mason
Life in George Mason
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in George Mason?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,137 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $728,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $72,800 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in George Mason, VA?
Renting in George Mason costs a median of about $1,914 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in George Mason?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,560 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is George Mason cheap or expensive?
George Mason is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.2% of the typical household income of $162,143. It ranks 87th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in George Mason?
The median homeowner in George Mason pays $7,173 a year in property taxes, about 0.99% of the median home value.
Is George Mason 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 George Mason?
The median home value in George Mason is $728,000, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.
9,937 people live in George Mason. Numbers are typical (middle) values.