Summary answer: On a $100,000 household income, standard lending guidelines put your realistic purchase price around $300,000–$350,000 — well short of Ashburn's typical range ($620,000-$800,000+ depending on data source), though this budget does put you within reach of Ashburn's condo market, which starts around $350,000.
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The math, and where it points in Ashburn
| Step | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Gross monthly income ($100K/yr) | $8,333 |
| Target housing payment (28% front-end ratio) | ~$2,333/mo |
| Realistic purchase price (10% down, current rates ~6.65%) | ~$300,000–$330,000 |
| Realistic purchase price (VA loan, 0% down) | ~$350,000–$390,000 |
Why this is a genuine stretch in Ashburn specifically
Worth knowing: Ashburn's median household income runs $154,978 — well above this scenario, which explains why the local market has priced the way it has. A $100K income here is genuinely below the area's typical buyer profile, though the condo segment remains reachable.
What changes your number
- Loan type — a VA loan removes the down payment requirement, meaningfully expanding your range
- Second income — if this is a household decision, the math roughly doubles, opening up townhomes
- Down payment assistance programs — worth exploring given the gap to Ashburn's median
Getting to know Ashburn
Ashburn sits in eastern Loudoun County, served by the Ashburn and Loudoun Gateway stations on the Silver Line, Route 7, and the Dulles Greenway. Communities like One Loudoun and Brambleton mix newer townhomes and single-family homes, and the area is home to the region's largest concentration of data centers, often called Data Center Alley. When you compare homes here, look at how each one fits your daily routine: the drive or transit ride to work, the distance to shopping and parks, and the character of the surrounding streets. Those practical details often matter as much as the house itself.
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