salaryRent is higher than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.6 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $95,200 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 129 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sudley?
Share of households by yearly income. 30.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sudley
| Size | Sudley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,878 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,001 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,159 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,337 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,070 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sudley 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 Sudley, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sudley
Life in Sudley
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sudley?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $568 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $424,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,480 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sudley, VA?
Renting in Sudley costs a median of about $2,380 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Sudley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $95,200 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sudley cheap or expensive?
Sudley is rated OK: rent takes 28.1% of the typical household income of $101,712. It ranks 129th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sudley?
The median homeowner in Sudley pays $4,150 a year in property taxes, about 0.98% of the median home value.
Is Sudley 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 Sudley?
The median home value in Sudley is $424,800, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
19,162 people live in Sudley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.