salaryRent is higher than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.8 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 63.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $92,520 a year. That is $44 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 121 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Idylwood?
Share of households by yearly income. 47.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Idylwood
| Size | Idylwood | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,841 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,816 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,279 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,099 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,057 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Idylwood 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 Idylwood, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Idylwood
Life in Idylwood
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Idylwood?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,939 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $756,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $75,690 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Idylwood, VA?
Renting in Idylwood costs a median of about $2,313 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Idylwood?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,520 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Idylwood cheap or expensive?
Idylwood is rated OK: rent takes 21.4% of the typical household income of $129,538. It ranks 121st cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Idylwood?
The median homeowner in Idylwood pays $7,892 a year in property taxes, about 1.04% of the median home value.
Is Idylwood 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 Idylwood?
The median home value in Idylwood is $756,900, about 5.8 times the typical yearly household income.
17,559 people live in Idylwood. Numbers are typical (middle) values.