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Cost of living in Craig County, VA

Part of the Roanoke Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,222/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 4,881 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $948 29%
Federal tax $646 20%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $355 11%
Transport $320 10%
State tax $216 7%
Energy $202 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Craig County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$892
per month
1 bedroom
$948
per month
2 bedroom
$1,141
per month
3 bedroom
$1,597
per month
4 bedroom
$1,885
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Craig County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$67,778
per year
Individual earnings
$49,525
per year
Per capita
$34,122
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Craig County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$210,500
Annual property tax
$958

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Craig County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$153
per month · 14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas
$49
per month
Annual total
$2,424
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Craig County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
2.8%

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 Craig County

State and local tax rates for Virginia.

State income tax
5.8%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.3%
Combined sales tax
5.8%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Craig County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
34.6 min
Drive alone
84.2%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
8.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Craig County

What it costs to live in Craig County each month.

Single person
$3,222
per month
  • Rent $948
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $646
  • State tax $216
Couple
$4,402
per month
  • Rent $1,141
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $779
  • State tax $303
Family
$7,020
per month
  • Rent $1,597
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $779
  • State tax $303

Frequently asked questions about Craig County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Craig County?

In Craig County, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $948 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,141 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,597 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Craig County?

In Craig County, VA, the average household income is $67,778 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $49,525 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Craig County?

The estimated cost of living in Craig County, VA is approximately $3,222 per month for a single person, $4,402 for a couple, $7,020 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Craig County?

The combined sales tax rate in Craig County, VA is 5.75%, which includes the Virginia state rate of 5.30% plus an average local rate of 0.45%.

Is Craig County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Craig County, VA would need approximately $3,222 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $67,778 per year ($5,648 per month). Craig County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Craig County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Craig County, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 2.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Craig County?

The average home value in Craig County, VA is $210,500, with average annual property taxes of $958, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Craig County compare to other areas?

You can compare Craig County, VA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Craig County is in the Roanoke, VA metro area.

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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
Methodology All data sources