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Is Poquoson, VA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7801% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$130,468about $10,872/month · 50% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$400,30020% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Most homes (84.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,200 a year. That is $34 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 68 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Poquoson
$1,780
Sugarland Run
$3,472
Lakeside
$1,237
Fairfax Station
$2,940
Timberlake
$1,509
Manchester
$1,735
Cascades
$2,631

How much do households earn in Poquoson?

Under $25k
6.3%
$25k–50k
12.1%
$50k–100k
32.8%
$100k–150k
29.3%
$150k+
19.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 48.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Poquoson

SizePoquosonU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,644$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,748$1,698

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

How expensive is Poquoson 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 Poquoson, so the Virginia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Poquoson

🏛️ Property tax$3,690a year · 0.92% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$197a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Poquoson

Commute to work27.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree36.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home84.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Poquoson?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $998 a month less.

Renting
$1,780
Owning
$2,778

Owning assumes a typical $400,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,030 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Poquoson, VA?

Renting in Poquoson costs a median of about $1,780 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.

How much do I need to make to live in Poquoson?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,200 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Poquoson cheap or expensive?

Poquoson is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.4% of the typical household income of $130,468. It ranks 68th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Poquoson?

The median homeowner in Poquoson pays $3,690 a year in property taxes, about 0.92% of the median home value.

Is Poquoson 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 Poquoson?

The median home value in Poquoson is $400,300, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.

12,639 people live in Poquoson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.