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Is South Run, VA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,500+100% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$250,000+about $20,833/month · 187% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$978,500194% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 99% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.9 minutes each way. Most homes (96.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 85.1% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 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 195 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

South Run
$3,500+
Buena Vista
$2,109
Pimmit Hills
$2,603
Belle Haven
$2,136
Braddock
$3,500+
Bridgewater
$1,279
Galax
$782

How much do households earn in South Run?

Under $25k
1.1%
$25k–50k
1.8%
$50k–100k
12.7%
$100k–150k
20.3%
$150k+
66.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 86.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is South Run 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 South Run, so the Virginia figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in South Run

🏛️ Property tax$9,896a year · 1.01% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$174a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in South Run

Commute to work32.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree85.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home96.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line2.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Run?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,288 a month less.

Renting
$3,500+
Owning
$6,789

Owning assumes a typical $978,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $97,850 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in South Run, VA?

Renting in South Run costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.

How much do I need to make to live in South Run?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.

Is South Run cheap or expensive?

South Run is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.8% of the typical household income of $250,000+. It ranks 195th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.

How much are property taxes in South Run?

The median homeowner in South Run pays $9,896 a year in property taxes, about 1.01% of the median home value.

Is South Run 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 Run?

The median home value in South Run is $978,500, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.

6,600 people live in South Run. Numbers are typical (middle) values.