salaryRent is higher than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income. Most households rent (75%), so there are plenty of rental options. It is a highly educated city: 68.8% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $94,200 a year. That is $45 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 127 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in McNair?
Share of households by yearly income. 50.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in McNair
| Size | McNair | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,003 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,221 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,459 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,841 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,174 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is McNair 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 McNair, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in McNair
Life in McNair
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in McNair?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,779 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $595,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $59,580 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in McNair, VA?
Renting in McNair costs a median of about $2,355 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in McNair?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $94,200 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is McNair cheap or expensive?
McNair is rated OK: rent takes 21.3% of the typical household income of $132,416. It ranks 127th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in McNair?
The median homeowner in McNair pays $5,840 a year in property taxes, about 0.98% of the median home value.
Is McNair 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 McNair?
The median home value in McNair is $595,800, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.
22,655 people live in McNair. Numbers are typical (middle) values.