salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 98% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.8 minutes each way. It is a highly educated city: 67.9% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $111,320 a year. That is $54 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 164 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Moorefield?
Share of households by yearly income. 82.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Moorefield
| Size | Moorefield | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,918 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,424 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,926 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,411 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Moorefield 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 Moorefield, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Moorefield
Life in Moorefield
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Moorefield?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,769 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $800,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $80,020 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Moorefield, VA?
Renting in Moorefield costs a median of about $2,783 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Moorefield?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $111,320 a year, or $54 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Moorefield cheap or expensive?
Moorefield is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.1% of the typical household income of $221,370. It ranks 164th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Moorefield?
The median homeowner in Moorefield pays $7,134 a year in property taxes, about 0.89% of the median home value.
Is Moorefield 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 Moorefield?
The median home value in Moorefield is $800,200, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
6,123 people live in Moorefield. Numbers are typical (middle) values.