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Randolph, VA Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$140/mo
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$50/mo
$30/mo
$60/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1000/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1300/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1800/mo |
| Median Home Price | $280,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.8% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $900 |
The housing market in Randolph is relatively affordable with a mix of old and new homes, and the town has seen some new developments in recent years. However, the inventory of homes for sale can be limited at times. Rentals are also available but may be scarce.
Cost of Living
105
+5% above national average
102
98
100
$900
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 5.3% |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.8% |
| <p>State 4.3% + County 1%</p> | |
Virginia has a progressive income tax system with rates ranging from 2% to 5.75%
Family & Relocation
60
7/10
$900/mo
City Pulse
Public transit options are limited in Randolph, but the town has some sidewalks and crosswalks, and a few parks with playgrounds and walking trails
- Randolph Park
- Charlotte County Recreation Center
- Staunton River State Park
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📰 Live Local News
Randolph has zoning ordinances and building codes in place to regulate development and ensure public safety
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
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📊 Randolph — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Summer months bring higher electricity bills due to air conditioning usage, while winter months see increased costs for heating. However, the town's mild climate means that these fluctuations are relatively moderate.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 23962 has a property tax millage rate of 0.8, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
6, due to the town's limited but improving sidewalk infrastructure, and the presence of some parks and playgrounds, although more work is needed to make the town fully stroller-friendly
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