Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Newport News, VA?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 36% of gross income.
Newport News rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Virginia state estimate).
About rent and a bus driver salary
Transit bus driver pay sits near the US median household income, with municipal and unionized routes often paying more. At the national-average bus driver salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,296 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Virginia cities have lower median rent than Newport News, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in Newport News, VA?
Median rent in Newport News is $1,587 a month. A typical bus driver in Virginia earns about $52,856 a year, which makes that rent 36% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a bus driver afford in Newport News?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Virginia (~$52,856/yr) supports up to $1,321 a month in rent. Newport News's current median rent is $1,587/mo, which is $266/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Newport News?
At an hourly equivalent of about $25 an hour, a bus driver in Virginia works roughly 62.5 hours a month to cover Newport News's median rent of $1,587.
Where is rent cheaper than Newport News for a bus driver?
Nearby Virginia cities with lower median rent include Hampton ($1,585/mo), Hampton ($1,585/mo), Hampton ($1,581/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.