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Cost of living in Lunenburg County, VA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,651/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 11,990 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $653 25%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $433 16%
Groceries $355 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $202 8%
State tax $153 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Lunenburg County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$649
per month
1 bedroom
$653
per month
2 bedroom
$857
per month
3 bedroom
$1,104
per month
4 bedroom
$1,367
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Lunenburg County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$54,460
per year
Individual earnings
$36,512
per year
Per capita
$26,539
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Lunenburg County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$145,500
Annual property tax
$635

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.3%

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 Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
30.9 min
Drive alone
79.8%
Public transit
2.4%
Work from home
7.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Lunenburg County

What it costs to live in Lunenburg County each month.

Single person
$2,651
per month
  • Rent $653
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $433
  • State tax $153
Couple
$3,836
per month
  • Rent $857
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $561
  • State tax $239
Family
$6,245
per month
  • Rent $1,104
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $561
  • State tax $239

Frequently asked questions about Lunenburg County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Lunenburg County?

In Lunenburg County, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $653 per month, a two-bedroom averages $857 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,104 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Lunenburg County?

In Lunenburg County, VA, the average household income is $54,460 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,512 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Lunenburg County?

The estimated cost of living in Lunenburg County, VA is approximately $2,651 per month for a single person, $3,836 for a couple, $6,245 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Lunenburg County?

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

Is Lunenburg County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Lunenburg County, VA would need approximately $2,651 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,460 per year ($4,538 per month). Lunenburg County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Lunenburg County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Lunenburg County, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Lunenburg County?

The average home value in Lunenburg County, VA is $145,500, with average annual property taxes of $635, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Lunenburg 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