salaryRent is higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income. Most households rent (66%), so there are plenty of rental options. It is a highly educated city: 79.3% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $103,400 a year. That is $50 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 150 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Tysons?
Share of households by yearly income. 51.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Tysons
| Size | Tysons | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,385 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,390 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,848 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,129 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,585 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Tysons 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 Tysons, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Tysons
Life in Tysons
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tysons?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,856 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $640,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $64,000 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tysons, VA?
Renting in Tysons costs a median of about $2,585 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Tysons?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $103,400 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Tysons cheap or expensive?
Tysons is rated OK: rent takes 22.2% of the typical household income of $140,009. It ranks 150th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Tysons?
The median homeowner in Tysons pays $6,954 a year in property taxes, about 1.09% of the median home value.
Is Tysons 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 Tysons?
The median home value in Tysons is $640,000, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.
28,936 people live in Tysons. Numbers are typical (middle) values.