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Cost of living in Gloucester County, VA

Part of the Virginia Beach Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,646/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 39,228 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,483 41%
Federal tax $560 15%
Healthcare $480 13%
Groceries $355 10%
Transport $320 9%
Energy $202 6%
State tax $191 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Gloucester County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,475
per month
1 bedroom
$1,483
per month
2 bedroom
$1,696
per month
3 bedroom
$2,361
per month
4 bedroom
$2,809
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Gloucester County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$83,689
per year
Individual earnings
$44,303
per year
Per capita
$40,924
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Gloucester County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$289,200
Annual property tax
$1,718

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Gloucester 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 Gloucester County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.0%

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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
34.6 min
Drive alone
85.6%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
8.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Gloucester County

What it costs to live in Gloucester County each month.

Single person
$3,646
per month
  • Rent $1,483
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $560
  • State tax $191
Couple
$5,295
per month
  • Rent $1,696
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,040
  • State tax $380
Family
$8,122
per month
  • Rent $2,361
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,040
  • State tax $380

Frequently asked questions about Gloucester County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Gloucester County?

In Gloucester County, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,483 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,696 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,361 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Gloucester County?

In Gloucester County, VA, the average household income is $83,689 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $44,303 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Gloucester County?

The estimated cost of living in Gloucester County, VA is approximately $3,646 per month for a single person, $5,295 for a couple, $8,122 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Gloucester County?

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

Is Gloucester County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Gloucester County, VA would need approximately $3,646 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $83,689 per year ($6,974 per month). Gloucester County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Gloucester County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Gloucester County, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Gloucester County?

The average home value in Gloucester County, VA is $289,200, with average annual property taxes of $1,718, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Gloucester County compare to other areas?

You can compare Gloucester County, VA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Gloucester County is in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC 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