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Cost of living in Greensville County, VA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,645/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 11,304 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $711 27%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $383 14%
Groceries $355 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $202 8%
State tax $139 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Greensville County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$707
per month
1 bedroom
$711
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,275
per month
4 bedroom
$1,532
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Greensville County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$56,759
per year
Individual earnings
$33,486
per year
Per capita
$23,125
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Greensville County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$159,200
Annual property tax
$936

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Greensville 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 Greensville County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.2%

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 Greensville 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 Greensville County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.2 min
Drive alone
78.0%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
3.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Greensville County

What it costs to live in Greensville County each month.

Single person
$2,645
per month
  • Rent $711
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $383
  • State tax $139
Couple
$3,962
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $599
  • State tax $251
Family
$6,466
per month
  • Rent $1,275
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $599
  • State tax $251

Frequently asked questions about Greensville County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Greensville County?

In Greensville County, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,275 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Greensville County?

In Greensville County, VA, the average household income is $56,759 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $33,486 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Greensville County?

The estimated cost of living in Greensville County, VA is approximately $2,645 per month for a single person, $3,962 for a couple, $6,466 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Greensville County?

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

Is Greensville County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Greensville County, VA would need approximately $2,645 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $56,759 per year ($4,730 per month). Greensville County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Greensville County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Greensville County, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Greensville County?

The average home value in Greensville County, VA is $159,200, with average annual property taxes of $936, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Greensville County compare to other areas?

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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