⚡ Featured Deal
Essentials for Your New Home
🛒 Shop This Deal NowAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Quantico, VA Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$140/mo
—
$50/mo
$30/mo
$70/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1500/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1900/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2500/mo |
| Median Home Price | $340,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.15% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1200 |
The housing market in Quantico is competitive, with a mix of older homes and new construction. Rentals are also available, but prices can be steep due to the town’s proximity to military bases. Homeowners can expect to pay around 1.15% of their home’s value in property taxes annually.
Cost of Living
110
+10% above national average
105
102
105
$1200
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 5.3% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.15% |
| <p>State 4.3% + Local 1%</p> | |
Virginia has a progressive income tax system, with rates ranging from 2% to 5.75%
Family & Relocation
60
7.2/10
$1200/mo
City Pulse
Quantico has a limited public transportation system, but the town is relatively small and walkable, with some stroller-friendly sidewalks and parks
- National Museum of the Marine Corps
- Prince William Forest Park
- Quantico National Cemetery
Best Neighborhoods for Families
Household Budget Calculator
Estimate your real monthly cost of living in Quantico based on your household profile.
📰 Live Local News
Quantico has strict zoning laws and noise ordinances due to its proximity to the Marine Corps Base
Financial Tools
- Income Tax CalculatorEstimate take-home pay by state
- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
Find Another City Guide
Search by city name or ZIP code to find utility costs, housing data and cost of living guides.
📊 Quantico — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Quantico tend to be higher in the summer due to air conditioning usage, with average electric bills increasing by 20-30% from June to August. In the winter, heating costs are relatively low due to the town's mild climate, with average electric bills decreasing by 10-20% from December to February.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 22134 has a property tax millage rate of 1.15%, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
6/10, with some stroller-friendly sidewalks and parks, but limited public transportation options and some areas with heavy traffic
Virginia Living Report — July 27, 2026
With a population of roughly 8.6 million residents, Virginia stands as a state of stark contrasts: where the...
Read more →
Virginia Living Report — July 26, 2026
With a population of over 8.6 million and a median age of 38.7, Virginia occupies a unique middle...
Read more →
Virginia Living Report — July 25, 2026
Virginia has steadily grown into one of the most sought-after destinations in the Mid-Atlantic, drawing a mix of...
Read more →
Virginia Living Report — July 24, 2026
Finding the right place to call home is an exercise in balancing lifestyle with logistics. For those considering...
Read more →
Get your home essentials, storage, and moving supplies delivered.
Shop Moving EssentialsAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.