Cost of living in Bath County, VA
Population 4,123 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Bath County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Bath County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Bath County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Bath County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Bath County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Bath County
State and local tax rates for Virginia.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Bath County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Bath County
What it costs to live in Bath County each month.
- Rent $702
- Energy $202
- Water $55
- Groceries $355
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $553
- State tax $189
- Rent $867
- Energy $242
- Water $65
- Groceries $588
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $680
- State tax $274
- Rent $1,128
- Energy $303
- Water $75
- Groceries $893
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $680
- State tax $274
Frequently asked questions about Bath County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Bath County?
In Bath County, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $702 per month, a two-bedroom averages $867 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,128 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Bath County?
In Bath County, VA, the average household income is $61,709 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $43,854 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Bath County?
The estimated cost of living in Bath County, VA is approximately $2,856 per month for a single person, $4,000 for a couple, $6,423 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Bath County?
The combined sales tax rate in Bath County, VA is 5.75%, which includes the Virginia state rate of 5.30% plus an average local rate of 0.45%.
Is Bath County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Bath County, VA would need approximately $2,856 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $61,709 per year ($5,142 per month). Bath County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Bath County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Bath County, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 2.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Bath County?
The average home value in Bath County, VA is $206,000, with average annual property taxes of $834, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Bath County compare to other areas?
You can compare Bath County, VA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Bath County is in Virginia.
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP