Cost of Living in Keysville, VA

With a cost of living index of 68, Keysville, VA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 32% cheaper than the national average and 36% below the Virginia state average of 104. Keysville is a small community of 736 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Keysville's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $681 (48% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $150,000 (51% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 7.3x the median household income — a challenging ratio that puts homeownership out of reach for many residents.

The median household income in Keysville is $20,417, which is 73% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 40% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.