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Cost of living in Fauquier County, VA

Part of the Washington Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$4,464/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 73,935 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $2,056 46%
Federal tax $750 17%
Healthcare $480 11%
Groceries $355 8%
Transport $320 7%
State tax $246 6%
Energy $202 5%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Fauquier County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$2,012
per month
1 bedroom
$2,056
per month
2 bedroom
$2,314
per month
3 bedroom
$2,893
per month
4 bedroom
$3,413
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Fauquier County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$129,495
per year
Individual earnings
$55,904
per year
Per capita
$55,864
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Fauquier County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$543,700
Annual property tax
$4,185

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Fauquier 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 Fauquier County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.5%

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 Fauquier 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 Fauquier County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
36.6 min
Drive alone
74.4%
Public transit
1.0%
Work from home
15.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Fauquier County

What it costs to live in Fauquier County each month.

Single person
$4,464
per month
  • Rent $2,056
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $750
  • State tax $246
Couple
$6,932
per month
  • Rent $2,314
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,840
  • State tax $599
Family
$9,673
per month
  • Rent $2,893
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,840
  • State tax $599

Frequently asked questions about Fauquier County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Fauquier County?

In Fauquier County, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $2,056 per month, a two-bedroom averages $2,314 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,893 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Fauquier County?

In Fauquier County, VA, the average household income is $129,495 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $55,904 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Fauquier County?

The estimated cost of living in Fauquier County, VA is approximately $4,464 per month for a single person, $6,932 for a couple, $9,673 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Fauquier County?

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

Is Fauquier County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Fauquier County, VA would need approximately $4,464 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $129,495 per year ($10,791 per month). Fauquier County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Fauquier County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Fauquier County, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Fauquier County?

The average home value in Fauquier County, VA is $543,700, with average annual property taxes of $4,185, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Fauquier County compare to other areas?

You can compare Fauquier County, VA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Fauquier County is in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 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