Income needed to buy a home
Buchanan County, VA
$25,804
a year in household income to buy the typical Buchanan County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$80,245
Down payment (10%)$8,025
Loan$72,221
Principal and interest (7.40%)$500/mo
Property tax (0.48% a year)$32/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$40/mo
Mortgage insurance$30/mo
Total monthly cost$602/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Comfortable
The typical household here earns $42,886 a year, 66% more than it takes.
In Virginia
Buchanan County ranks #1 of 133 for the income a home takes, from least to most.
Easiest to afford in Virginia
| County | Typical home | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| Martinsville City | $110,964 | $36,993 |
| Dickenson County | $117,295 | $37,872 |
| Lee County | $116,546 | $38,022 |
| Covington City | $115,505 | $38,726 |
| Norton City | $121,713 | $40,751 |
Typical home value from the Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Rate is the Freddie Mac 30-year average for Oct 8, 2026. Property tax rate is total taxes paid divided by total home value in the county (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024). How it works.