Cost of living in Giles County, VA
Part of the Blacksburg Metro Area
Population 16,610 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Giles County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Giles County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Giles County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Giles County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Giles 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 Giles 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 Giles County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Giles County
What it costs to live in Giles County each month.
- Rent $855
- Energy $202
- Water $55
- Groceries $355
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $581
- State tax $197
- Rent $947
- Energy $242
- Water $65
- Groceries $588
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $731
- State tax $289
- Rent $1,180
- Energy $303
- Water $75
- Groceries $893
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $731
- State tax $289
Frequently asked questions about Giles County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Giles County?
In Giles County, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $855 per month, a two-bedroom averages $947 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,180 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Giles County?
In Giles County, VA, the average household income is $64,819 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $45,561 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Giles County?
The estimated cost of living in Giles County, VA is approximately $3,045 per month for a single person, $4,146 for a couple, $6,541 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Giles County?
The combined sales tax rate in Giles County, VA is 5.75%, which includes the Virginia state rate of 5.30% plus an average local rate of 0.45%.
Is Giles County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Giles County, VA would need approximately $3,045 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,819 per year ($5,402 per month). Giles County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Giles County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Giles County, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Giles County?
The average home value in Giles County, VA is $143,500, with average annual property taxes of $907, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Giles County compare to other areas?
You can compare Giles County, VA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Giles County is in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, 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