salaryRent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 75.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,160 a year. That is $37 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 84 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Short Pump?
Share of households by yearly income. 55.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Short Pump
| Size | Short Pump | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,880 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,639 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,991 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,350 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,793 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Short Pump 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 Short Pump, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Short Pump
Life in Short Pump
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Short Pump?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,043 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $568,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $56,890 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Short Pump, VA?
Renting in Short Pump costs a median of about $1,904 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Short Pump?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,160 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Short Pump cheap or expensive?
Short Pump is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.3% of the typical household income of $149,744. It ranks 84th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Short Pump?
The median homeowner in Short Pump pays $4,213 a year in property taxes, about 0.74% of the median home value.
Is Short Pump 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 Short Pump?
The median home value in Short Pump is $568,900, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
29,026 people live in Short Pump. Numbers are typical (middle) values.