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Is Massanetta Springs, VA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,9179% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$123,744about $10,312/month · 42% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$467,70041% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.7 minutes. It is a highly educated city: 57.6% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,680 a year. That is $37 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 90 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Massanetta Springs
$1,917
Braddock
$3,500+
Belle Haven
$2,136
Pimmit Hills
$2,603
Buena Vista
$2,109
South Run
$3,500+
Moorefield
$2,783

How much do households earn in Massanetta Springs?

Under $25k
1.3%
$25k–50k
16.8%
$50k–100k
34.0%
$100k–150k
24.8%
$150k+
22.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 46.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Massanetta Springs

SizeMassanetta SpringsU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,203$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,140$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,022$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,974$2,098

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

How expensive is Massanetta Springs 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 Massanetta Springs, so the Virginia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Massanetta Springs

🏛️ Property tax$2,795a year · 0.60% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$164a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Massanetta Springs

Commute to work17.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree57.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home71.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Massanetta Springs?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,328 a month less.

Renting
$1,917
Owning
$3,245

Owning assumes a typical $467,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $46,770 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Massanetta Springs, VA?

Renting in Massanetta Springs costs a median of about $1,917 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.

How much do I need to make to live in Massanetta Springs?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,680 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Massanetta Springs cheap or expensive?

Massanetta Springs is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.6% of the typical household income of $123,744. It ranks 90th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Massanetta Springs?

The median homeowner in Massanetta Springs pays $2,795 a year in property taxes, about 0.60% of the median home value.

Is Massanetta Springs 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 Massanetta Springs?

The median home value in Massanetta Springs is $467,700, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.

6,358 people live in Massanetta Springs. Numbers are typical (middle) values.