salaryRent is lower than in 69% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Most homes (85.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 66.5% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,720 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Virginia cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Virginia. It is number 36 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Long Branch?
Share of households by yearly income. 69.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Long Branch
| Size | Long Branch | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,125 | $1,324 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Long Branch 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 Long Branch, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Long Branch
Life in Long Branch
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Long Branch?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $4,552 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $842,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $84,240 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Long Branch, VA?
Renting in Long Branch costs a median of about $1,293 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Long Branch?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,720 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Long Branch cheap or expensive?
Long Branch is rated Cheap: rent takes 7.8% of the typical household income of $199,747. It ranks 36th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Long Branch?
The median homeowner in Long Branch pays $8,374 a year in property taxes, about 0.99% of the median home value.
Is Long Branch 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 Long Branch?
The median home value in Long Branch is $842,400, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
7,034 people live in Long Branch. Numbers are typical (middle) values.