salaryRent is higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 95% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 64.9% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $98,480 a year. That is $47 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 137 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lansdowne?
Share of households by yearly income. 59.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lansdowne
| Size | Lansdowne | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,822 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,218 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,684 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,177 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,565 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lansdowne
Life in Lansdowne
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lansdowne?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,911 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $774,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $77,430 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lansdowne, VA?
Renting in Lansdowne costs a median of about $2,462 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Lansdowne?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $98,480 a year, or $47 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lansdowne cheap or expensive?
Lansdowne is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.2% of the typical household income of $181,976. It ranks 137th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lansdowne?
The median homeowner in Lansdowne pays $6,406 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.
Is Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne?
The median home value in Lansdowne is $774,300, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
12,328 people live in Lansdowne. Numbers are typical (middle) values.