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Ben Hur, 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 | $900/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1200/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1800/mo |
| Median Home Price | $280,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.8% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $800 |
The housing market in Ben Hur is relatively affordable, with a range of options from apartments to single-family homes. However, the market can be limited due to the small population. Rental prices have been steady over the past year.
Cost of Living
94
-6% below national average
95
92
105
$800
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 5.3% |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.8% |
| <p>State 4.3% + County 1% + City 0%</p> | |
Virginia has a progressive income tax system with rates ranging from 2% to 5.75%
Family & Relocation
70
7/10
$800/mo
City Pulse
Public transit options are limited in Ben Hur, but the area is relatively walkable and bikeable, with some sidewalks and bike lanes
- Breaks Interstate Park
- Wise County Fairgrounds
- High Knob Recreation Area
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📰 Live Local News
Zoning laws and building codes are enforced by Wise County, and residents are required to obtain permits for certain projects
Financial Tools
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- 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
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📊 Ben Hur — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Ben Hur tend to be higher in the summer due to air conditioning usage, with average electric bills increasing by 20-30% during the peak summer months. In contrast, winter utility bills are relatively lower, with some residents using propane or wood heat to supplement their electric heating.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 24218 has a property tax millage rate of 0.63, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
6 - Ben Hur has some sidewalks and bike lanes, but the area is not highly stroller-friendly due to limited accessibility and rough terrain in some areas
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