Cost of living in Surry County, VA
Part of the Virginia Beach Metro Area
Population 6,552 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Surry County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Surry County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Surry County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Surry County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Surry County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Surry County
State and local tax rates for Virginia.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Surry County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Surry County
What it costs to live in Surry County each month.
- Rent $689
- Energy $202
- Water $55
- Groceries $355
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $600
- State tax $203
- Rent $851
- Energy $242
- Water $65
- Groceries $588
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $839
- State tax $321
- Rent $1,192
- Energy $303
- Water $75
- Groceries $893
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $839
- State tax $321
Frequently asked questions about Surry County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Surry County?
In Surry County, VA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $689 per month, a two-bedroom averages $851 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,192 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Surry County?
In Surry County, VA, the average household income is $71,458 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $46,758 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Surry County?
The estimated cost of living in Surry County, VA is approximately $2,904 per month for a single person, $4,190 for a couple, $6,693 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Surry County?
The combined sales tax rate in Surry County, VA is 5.75%, which includes the Virginia state rate of 5.30% plus an average local rate of 0.45%.
Is Surry County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Surry County, VA would need approximately $2,904 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $71,458 per year ($5,955 per month). Surry County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in Surry County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Surry County, VA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 3.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Surry County?
The average home value in Surry County, VA is $235,200, with average annual property taxes of $1,474, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Surry County compare to other areas?
You can compare Surry County, VA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Surry 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