salaryRent is higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 92% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.4 minutes each way. It is a highly educated city: 67.5% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $101,320 a year. That is $49 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 144 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kingstowne?
Share of households by yearly income. 58.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kingstowne
| Size | Kingstowne | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,332 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,397 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,233 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,479 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kingstowne 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 Kingstowne, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Kingstowne
Life in Kingstowne
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kingstowne?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,815 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $626,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $62,670 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kingstowne, VA?
Renting in Kingstowne costs a median of about $2,533 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Kingstowne?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $101,320 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kingstowne cheap or expensive?
Kingstowne is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.6% of the typical household income of $163,430. It ranks 144th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kingstowne?
The median homeowner in Kingstowne pays $6,419 a year in property taxes, about 1.02% of the median home value.
Is Kingstowne 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 Kingstowne?
The median home value in Kingstowne is $626,700, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
18,360 people live in Kingstowne. Numbers are typical (middle) values.