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Is Highland Springs, VA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,33524% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$62,121about $5,177/month · 29% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$227,30032% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $53,400 a year. That is $26 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 41 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Highland Springs
$1,335
Broadlands
$3,279
Groveton
$1,872
Falls Church
$2,777
Brandermill
$1,833
Martinsville
$850
Huntington
$2,148

How much do households earn in Highland Springs?

Under $25k
16.3%
$25k–50k
30.2%
$50k–100k
29.6%
$100k–150k
13.1%
$150k+
3.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 16.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Highland Springs

SizeHighland SpringsU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,147$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,213$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,417$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,315$2,098

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

How expensive is Highland Springs 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 Highland Springs, so the Virginia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Highland Springs

🏛️ Property tax$1,669a year · 0.73% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$182a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Highland Springs

Commute to work23.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree23%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home61.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line19%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Highland Springs?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $242 a month less.

Renting
$1,335
Owning
$1,577

Owning assumes a typical $227,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,730 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Highland Springs, VA?

Renting in Highland Springs costs a median of about $1,335 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.

How much do I need to make to live in Highland Springs?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,400 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Highland Springs cheap or expensive?

Highland Springs is rated OK: rent takes 25.8% of the typical household income of $62,121. It ranks 41st cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Highland Springs?

The median homeowner in Highland Springs pays $1,669 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.

Is Highland Springs 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 Highland Springs?

The median home value in Highland Springs is $227,300, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.

14,296 people live in Highland Springs. Numbers are typical (middle) values.