salaryRent is higher than in 76% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 98% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income. Most homes (77.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 78.9% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $86,880 a year. That is $42 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 111 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mantua?
Share of households by yearly income. 77.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mantua
| Size | Mantua | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,753 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,098 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,877 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mantua 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 Mantua, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mantua
Life in Mantua
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mantua?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $4,775 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,001,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $100,120 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mantua, VA?
Renting in Mantua costs a median of about $2,172 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Mantua?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $86,880 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mantua cheap or expensive?
Mantua is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.3% of the typical household income of $229,771. It ranks 111th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mantua?
The median homeowner in Mantua pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.00% of the median home value.
Is Mantua 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 Mantua?
The median home value in Mantua is $1,001,200, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.
8,298 people live in Mantua. Numbers are typical (middle) values.