salaryRent is higher than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.2 years of household income. Most homes (76.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $82,320 a year. That is $40 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 102 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Potomac Mills?
Share of households by yearly income. 47.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Potomac Mills
| Size | Potomac Mills | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,415 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,356 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Potomac Mills 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 Potomac Mills, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Potomac Mills
Life in Potomac Mills
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Potomac Mills?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,985 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $582,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $58,270 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Potomac Mills, VA?
Renting in Potomac Mills costs a median of about $2,058 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Potomac Mills?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $82,320 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Potomac Mills cheap or expensive?
Potomac Mills is rated OK: rent takes 21.9% of the typical household income of $112,752. It ranks 102nd cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Potomac Mills?
The median homeowner in Potomac Mills pays $4,794 a year in property taxes, about 0.82% of the median home value.
Is Potomac Mills 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 Potomac Mills?
The median home value in Potomac Mills is $582,700, about 5.2 times the typical yearly household income.
5,741 people live in Potomac Mills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.