salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 96% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.3 minutes each way. Most homes (80.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 61.8% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $110,400 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 162 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Rose Hill?
Share of households by yearly income. 65.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Rose Hill
| Size | Rose Hill | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,953 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,490 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,869 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,670 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Rose Hill 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 Rose Hill, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Rose Hill
Life in Rose Hill
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rose Hill?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,011 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $687,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $68,760 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rose Hill, VA?
Renting in Rose Hill costs a median of about $2,760 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Rose Hill?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $110,400 a year, or $53 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Rose Hill cheap or expensive?
Rose Hill is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.6% of the typical household income of $188,684. It ranks 162nd cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Rose Hill?
The median homeowner in Rose Hill pays $6,763 a year in property taxes, about 0.98% of the median home value.
Is Rose Hill 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 Rose Hill?
The median home value in Rose Hill is $687,600, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
21,066 people live in Rose Hill. Numbers are typical (middle) values.