salaryRent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 56.6% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,440 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Virginia cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Virginia. It is number 82 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Tuckahoe?
Share of households by yearly income. 41.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Tuckahoe
| Size | Tuckahoe | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,511 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,304 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,575 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,928 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,342 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Tuckahoe 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 Tuckahoe, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Tuckahoe
Life in Tuckahoe
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tuckahoe?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,325 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $462,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $46,280 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tuckahoe, VA?
Renting in Tuckahoe costs a median of about $1,886 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Tuckahoe?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,440 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Tuckahoe cheap or expensive?
Tuckahoe is rated OK: rent takes 20.5% of the typical household income of $110,292. It ranks 82nd cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Tuckahoe?
The median homeowner in Tuckahoe pays $3,370 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.
Is Tuckahoe 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 Tuckahoe?
The median home value in Tuckahoe is $462,800, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
49,183 people live in Tuckahoe. Numbers are typical (middle) values.