salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 95% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.4 minutes each way. Most homes (86.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 66.6% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $131,280 a year. That is $63 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 179 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kings Park West?
Share of households by yearly income. 69.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kings Park West
| Size | Kings Park West | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | $2,585 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,883 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kings Park West 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 Kings Park West, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Kings Park West
Life in Kings Park West
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kings Park West?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,872 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $742,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $74,280 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kings Park West, VA?
Renting in Kings Park West costs a median of about $3,282 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Kings Park West?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $131,280 a year, or $63 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kings Park West cheap or expensive?
Kings Park West is rated OK: rent takes 21.5% of the typical household income of $183,387. It ranks 179th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kings Park West?
The median homeowner in Kings Park West pays $7,366 a year in property taxes, about 0.99% of the median home value.
Is Kings Park West 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 Kings Park West?
The median home value in Kings Park West is $742,800, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
13,442 people live in Kings Park West. Numbers are typical (middle) values.