salaryRent is higher than in 83% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 37.3 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $96,600 a year. That is $46 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 134 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Stafford Courthouse?
Share of households by yearly income. 55.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Stafford Courthouse
| Size | Stafford Courthouse | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,962 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,294 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,239 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,836 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Stafford Courthouse 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 Stafford Courthouse, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Stafford Courthouse
Life in Stafford Courthouse
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Stafford Courthouse?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,387 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $548,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $54,800 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Stafford Courthouse, VA?
Renting in Stafford Courthouse costs a median of about $2,415 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Stafford Courthouse?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $96,600 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Stafford Courthouse cheap or expensive?
Stafford Courthouse is rated OK: rent takes 21.0% of the typical household income of $137,885. It ranks 134th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Stafford Courthouse?
The median homeowner in Stafford Courthouse pays $2,845 a year in property taxes, about 0.52% of the median home value.
Is Stafford Courthouse 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 Stafford Courthouse?
The median home value in Stafford Courthouse is $548,000, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
5,839 people live in Stafford Courthouse. Numbers are typical (middle) values.