salaryRent is higher than in 79% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 39.7 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $91,120 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 118 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Leesylvania?
Share of households by yearly income. 55.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Leesylvania
| Size | Leesylvania | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,218 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,419 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,813 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,420 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Leesylvania 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 Leesylvania, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Leesylvania
Life in Leesylvania
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Leesylvania?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,410 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $531,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $53,150 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Leesylvania, VA?
Renting in Leesylvania costs a median of about $2,278 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Leesylvania?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $91,120 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Leesylvania cheap or expensive?
Leesylvania is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.1% of the typical household income of $142,927. It ranks 118th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Leesylvania?
The median homeowner in Leesylvania pays $5,259 a year in property taxes, about 0.99% of the median home value.
Is Leesylvania 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 Leesylvania?
The median home value in Leesylvania is $531,500, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
21,632 people live in Leesylvania. Numbers are typical (middle) values.