How much do homeowners pay a month in Gainesville, VA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Gainesville, VA pay a median of $3,153 (±$127) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $965 (±$86).
84.4% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Gainesville, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,859 in 2015–2019 to $3,153 in 2020–2024 (+10.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $3,153 (±$127)
- Without a mortgage
- $965 (±$86)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 84.4%
Monthly owner costs in Gainesville
| Gainesville | Prince William County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $3,153 (±$127) | $2,714 (±$27) | $2,127 (±$8) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $965 (±$86) | $826 (±$17) | $589 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 84.4% (±3.7 points) | 78.6% (±1.0 points) | 66.9% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $6,520 (±$279) | $4,999 (±$81) | $2,790 (±$10) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Gainesville, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Prince William County ($2,714).
It is also higher than in Virginia ($2,127).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Prince William County, Gainesville ranks 1 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 56 of 448.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Gainesville have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,859 (±$90) | $3,153 (±$127) | +10.3% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $5,454 (±$235) | $6,520 (±$279) | +19.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $491,500 (±$18,162) | $712,600 (±$30,169) | +45.0% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Gainesville
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | — | $3,153 (±$127) | — |
| Haymarket | 1.3 mi | $2,506 (±$174) | Lower |
| Linton Hall | 4.5 mi | $2,875 (±$76) | Lower |
| New Baltimore | 5.4 mi | $3,017 (±$168) | Not measurably different |
| Bull Run (Prince William County) | 6.6 mi | $2,277 (±$135) | Lower |
| Sudley | 7.7 mi | $2,124 (±$175) | Lower |
| Nokesville | 7.8 mi | $2,895 (±$476) | Not measurably different |
| Bull Run Mountain Estates | 8.1 mi | $2,808 (±$145) | Lower |
| The Plains | 8.6 mi | $2,938 (±$939) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Haymarket, VA ($2,506), Linton Hall, VA ($2,875), Bull Run (Prince William County), VA ($2,277).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Prince William County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gainesville | $3,153 (±$127) |
| 2 | Potomac Mills | $3,151 (±$521) |
| 3 | Independent Hill | $3,109 (±$262) |
| 4 | County Center | $3,049 (±$407) |
| 5 | Triangle | $3,005 (±$270) |
| 6 | Buckhall | $2,988 (±$107) |
| 7 | Nokesville | $2,895 (±$476) |
Showing 7 of 23 places in Prince William County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Gainesville is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Gainesville
What is the average mortgage payment in Gainesville?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Gainesville, VA is $3,153 (±$127) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Gainesville?
Owners without a mortgage in Gainesville pay a median of $965 (±$86) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Gainesville gone up?
In Gainesville, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,859 in 2015–2019 to $3,153 in 2020–2024 (+10.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gainesville CDP, Virginia
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gainesville CDP, Virginia
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Gainesville CDP, Virginia
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Gainesville CDP, Virginia
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Gainesville CDP, Virginia
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Gainesville CDP, Virginia (place:30176, in state:51).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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