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Is Lincolnia, VA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,04917% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$131,188about $10,932/month · 51% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$647,40095% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 71% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 55.5% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $81,960 a year. That is $39 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 100 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Lincolnia
$2,049
$1,146
$2,878
$2,760
$2,316

How much do households earn in Lincolnia?

Under $25k
3.8%
$25k–50k
16.0%
$50k–100k
28.4%
$100k–150k
20.4%
$150k+
28.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 49.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Lincolnia

SizeLincolniaU.S. average
Studio$1,942$1,338
1 bedroom$1,971$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,418$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,567$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,587$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Lincolnia overall?

Everyday prices in Virginia overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
107
Goods (food, clothes…)
100
Utilities
92
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Lincolnia, so the Virginia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Lincolnia

🏛️ Property tax$6,459a year · 1.00% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$131a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Lincolnia

Commute to work27.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree55.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home56.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lincolnia?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,443 a month less.

Renting
$2,049
Owning
$4,492

Owning assumes a typical $647,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $64,740 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lincolnia, VA?

Renting in Lincolnia costs a median of about $2,049 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.

How much do I need to make to live in Lincolnia?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,960 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Lincolnia cheap or expensive?

Lincolnia is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.7% of the typical household income of $131,188. It ranks 100th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Lincolnia?

The median homeowner in Lincolnia pays $6,459 a year in property taxes, about 1.00% of the median home value.

Is Lincolnia 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 Lincolnia?

The median home value in Lincolnia is $647,400, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.

20,320 people live in Lincolnia. Numbers are typical (middle) values.