salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 60.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $129,480 a year. That is $62 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 177 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Greenbriar?
Share of households by yearly income. 69.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Greenbriar
| Size | Greenbriar | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,302 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,385 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,433 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,446 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Greenbriar 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 Greenbriar, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Greenbriar
Life in Greenbriar
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Greenbriar?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,360 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $662,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $66,250 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Greenbriar, VA?
Renting in Greenbriar costs a median of about $3,237 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Greenbriar?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $129,480 a year, or $62 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Greenbriar cheap or expensive?
Greenbriar is rated OK: rent takes 25.3% of the typical household income of $153,831. It ranks 177th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Greenbriar?
The median homeowner in Greenbriar pays $6,378 a year in property taxes, about 0.96% of the median home value.
Is Greenbriar 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 Greenbriar?
The median home value in Greenbriar is $662,500, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
8,243 people live in Greenbriar. Numbers are typical (middle) values.