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Cost of living in Isle of Wight County, VA

Part of the Virginia Beach Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,820/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 39,444 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,483 39%
Federal tax $695 18%
Healthcare $480 13%
Groceries $355 9%
Transport $320 8%
State tax $230 6%
Energy $202 5%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$96,118
per year
Individual earnings
$52,543
per year
Per capita
$47,674
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Isle of Wight County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$333,600
Annual property tax
$2,399

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.2%

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 Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
29.8 min
Drive alone
81.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
10.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Isle of Wight County

What it costs to live in Isle of Wight County each month.

Single person
$3,820
per month
  • Rent $1,483
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $695
  • State tax $230
Couple
$5,557
per month
  • Rent $1,696
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,243
  • State tax $439
Family
$8,384
per month
  • Rent $2,361
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,243
  • State tax $439

Frequently asked questions about Isle of Wight County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Isle of Wight County?

In Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight County?

In Isle of Wight County, VA, the average household income is $96,118 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $52,543 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Isle of Wight County?

The estimated cost of living in Isle of Wight County, VA is approximately $3,820 per month for a single person, $5,557 for a couple, $8,384 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Isle of Wight County?

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

Is Isle of Wight County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Isle of Wight County, VA would need approximately $3,820 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $96,118 per year ($8,010 per month). Isle of Wight County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Isle of Wight County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Isle of Wight County, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Isle of Wight County?

The average home value in Isle of Wight County, VA is $333,600, with average annual property taxes of $2,399, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Isle of Wight County compare to other areas?

You can compare Isle of Wight County, VA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Isle of Wight 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