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Cost of living in Pittsylvania County, VA

Estimated monthly cost
$2,688/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 60,148 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $687 26%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $435 16%
Groceries $355 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $202 8%
State tax $154 6%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Pittsylvania County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$584
per month
1 bedroom
$687
per month
2 bedroom
$851
per month
3 bedroom
$1,165
per month
4 bedroom
$1,311
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Pittsylvania County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$54,115
per year
Individual earnings
$36,669
per year
Per capita
$30,209
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Pittsylvania County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$153,000
Annual property tax
$907

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Pittsylvania 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 Pittsylvania County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.5%

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 Pittsylvania 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 Pittsylvania County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.9 min
Drive alone
85.7%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
4.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Pittsylvania County

What it costs to live in Pittsylvania County each month.

Single person
$2,688
per month
  • Rent $687
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $435
  • State tax $154
Couple
$3,823
per month
  • Rent $851
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $555
  • State tax $238
Family
$6,299
per month
  • Rent $1,165
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $555
  • State tax $238

Frequently asked questions about Pittsylvania County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Pittsylvania County?

In Pittsylvania County, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $687 per month, a two-bedroom averages $851 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,165 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Pittsylvania County?

In Pittsylvania County, VA, the average household income is $54,115 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,669 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Pittsylvania County?

The estimated cost of living in Pittsylvania County, VA is approximately $2,688 per month for a single person, $3,823 for a couple, $6,299 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Pittsylvania County?

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

Is Pittsylvania County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Pittsylvania County, VA would need approximately $2,688 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,115 per year ($4,510 per month). Pittsylvania County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Pittsylvania County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Pittsylvania County, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Pittsylvania County?

The average home value in Pittsylvania County, VA is $153,000, with average annual property taxes of $907, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Pittsylvania County compare to other areas?

You can compare Pittsylvania County, VA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Pittsylvania County is in the Danville, 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
Methodology All data sources