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Cost of living in Dinwiddie County, VA

Part of the Richmond Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,723/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 28,083 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,545 41%
Federal tax $572 15%
Healthcare $480 13%
Groceries $355 10%
Transport $320 9%
Energy $202 5%
State tax $194 5%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Dinwiddie County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,488
per month
1 bedroom
$1,545
per month
2 bedroom
$1,711
per month
3 bedroom
$2,166
per month
4 bedroom
$2,677
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Dinwiddie County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$83,898
per year
Individual earnings
$45,013
per year
Per capita
$37,955
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Dinwiddie County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$246,100
Annual property tax
$1,478

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Dinwiddie 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 Dinwiddie County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.5%

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 Dinwiddie 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 Dinwiddie County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
32.7 min
Drive alone
79.2%
Public transit
0.8%
Work from home
9.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Dinwiddie County

What it costs to live in Dinwiddie County each month.

Single person
$3,723
per month
  • Rent $1,545
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $572
  • State tax $194
Couple
$5,314
per month
  • Rent $1,711
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,043
  • State tax $381
Family
$7,931
per month
  • Rent $2,166
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,043
  • State tax $381

Frequently asked questions about Dinwiddie County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Dinwiddie County?

In Dinwiddie County, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,545 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,711 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,166 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Dinwiddie County?

In Dinwiddie County, VA, the average household income is $83,898 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $45,013 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Dinwiddie County?

The estimated cost of living in Dinwiddie County, VA is approximately $3,723 per month for a single person, $5,314 for a couple, $7,931 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Dinwiddie County?

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

Is Dinwiddie County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Dinwiddie County, VA would need approximately $3,723 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $83,898 per year ($6,992 per month). Dinwiddie County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Dinwiddie County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Dinwiddie County, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Dinwiddie County?

The average home value in Dinwiddie County, VA is $246,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,478, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Dinwiddie County compare to other areas?

You can compare Dinwiddie County, VA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Dinwiddie County is in the Richmond, 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