salaryRent is higher than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $92,640 a year. That is $45 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 122 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Woodlawn?
Share of households by yearly income. 30.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Woodlawn
| Size | Woodlawn | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,607 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,069 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,318 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,061 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Woodlawn
Life in Woodlawn
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Woodlawn?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $232 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $367,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,720 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Woodlawn, VA?
Renting in Woodlawn costs a median of about $2,316 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Woodlawn?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,640 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Woodlawn cheap or expensive?
Woodlawn is rated OK: rent takes 28.0% of the typical household income of $99,097. It ranks 122nd cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Woodlawn?
The median homeowner in Woodlawn pays $3,962 a year in property taxes, about 1.08% of the median home value.
Is Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn?
The median home value in Woodlawn is $367,200, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
21,194 people live in Woodlawn. Numbers are typical (middle) values.