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Cost of living in Powhatan County, VA

Part of the Richmond Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,995/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 31,074 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,545 39%
Federal tax $782 20%
Healthcare $480 12%
Groceries $355 9%
Transport $320 8%
State tax $256 6%
Energy $202 5%
Water $55 1%

Rent in Powhatan County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,488
per month
1 bedroom
$1,545
per month
2 bedroom
$1,711
per month
3 bedroom
$2,166
per month
4 bedroom
$2,677
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Powhatan County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$110,667
per year
Individual earnings
$57,867
per year
Per capita
$48,796
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Powhatan County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$381,300
Annual property tax
$2,418

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Powhatan 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 Powhatan County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.8%

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 Powhatan 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 Powhatan County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
33.4 min
Drive alone
74.1%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
19.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Powhatan County

What it costs to live in Powhatan County each month.

Single person
$3,995
per month
  • Rent $1,545
  • Energy $202
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $355
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $782
  • State tax $256
Couple
$5,881
per month
  • Rent $1,711
  • Energy $242
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $588
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,482
  • State tax $509
Family
$8,498
per month
  • Rent $2,166
  • Energy $303
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $893
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,482
  • State tax $509

Frequently asked questions about Powhatan County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Powhatan County?

In Powhatan County, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,545 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,711 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,166 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Powhatan County?

In Powhatan County, VA, the average household income is $110,667 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $57,867 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Powhatan County?

The estimated cost of living in Powhatan County, VA is approximately $3,995 per month for a single person, $5,881 for a couple, $8,498 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Powhatan County?

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

Is Powhatan County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Powhatan County, VA would need approximately $3,995 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $110,667 per year ($9,222 per month). Powhatan County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Powhatan County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Powhatan County, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Powhatan County?

The average home value in Powhatan County, VA is $381,300, with average annual property taxes of $2,418, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Powhatan County compare to other areas?

You can compare Powhatan County, VA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Powhatan County is in the Richmond, 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