salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 92% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.6 minutes each way. Most homes (89.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 62.9% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $110,200 a year. That is $53 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 161 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Newington Forest?
Share of households by yearly income. 66.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Newington Forest
| Size | Newington Forest | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,329 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,755 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Newington Forest 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 Newington Forest, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Newington Forest
Life in Newington Forest
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Newington Forest?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,354 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $592,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $59,220 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Newington Forest, VA?
Renting in Newington Forest costs a median of about $2,755 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Newington Forest?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $110,200 a year, or $53 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Newington Forest cheap or expensive?
Newington Forest is rated OK: rent takes 20.6% of the typical household income of $160,812. It ranks 161st cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Newington Forest?
The median homeowner in Newington Forest pays $6,104 a year in property taxes, about 1.03% of the median home value.
Is Newington Forest 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 Newington Forest?
The median home value in Newington Forest is $592,200, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
12,316 people live in Newington Forest. Numbers are typical (middle) values.