salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 98% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33 minutes each way. Most homes (83.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 68.5% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $137,400 a year. That is $66 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 182 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in South Riding?
Share of households by yearly income. 75.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in South Riding
| Size | South Riding | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,951 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,208 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,048 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,069 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is South Riding 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 South Riding, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in South Riding
Life in South Riding
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Riding?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,743 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $746,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $74,620 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in South Riding, VA?
Renting in South Riding costs a median of about $3,435 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in South Riding?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $137,400 a year, or $66 an hour at a full-time job.
Is South Riding cheap or expensive?
South Riding is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.5% of the typical household income of $211,821. It ranks 182nd cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in South Riding?
The median homeowner in South Riding pays $6,164 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.
Is South Riding 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 South Riding?
The median home value in South Riding is $746,200, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
34,352 people live in South Riding. Numbers are typical (middle) values.