salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 95% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Most homes (84.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $138,880 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 184 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sugarland Run?
Share of households by yearly income. 65.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sugarland Run
| Size | Sugarland Run | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,154 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,848 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,037 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sugarland Run 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 Sugarland Run, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sugarland Run
Life in Sugarland Run
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sugarland Run?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $529 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $576,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $57,670 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sugarland Run, VA?
Renting in Sugarland Run costs a median of about $3,472 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Sugarland Run?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $138,880 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sugarland Run cheap or expensive?
Sugarland Run is rated OK: rent takes 23.2% of the typical household income of $179,446. It ranks 184th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sugarland Run?
The median homeowner in Sugarland Run pays $5,156 a year in property taxes, about 0.89% of the median home value.
Is Sugarland 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 Sugarland Run?
The median home value in Sugarland Run is $576,700, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
12,629 people live in Sugarland Run. Numbers are typical (middle) values.