What percentage of people rent in Arlington, VA?
58.7% (±1.0 points) of the occupied homes in Arlington, VA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 65,806 renting households against 46,221 that own their home.
In Arlington, the share of households that rent went from 57.3% in 2015–2019 to 58.7% in 2020–2024 (+1.4 percentage points), a measurable increase.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 58.7% (±1.0 points)
- Renting households
- 65,806 (±1,318)
- Median renter income
- $107,656 (±$3,800)
Who rents and who owns in Arlington
| Arlington | Arlington County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 58.7% (±1.0 points) | 58.7% (±1.0 points) | 32.7% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 65,806 (±1,318) | 65,806 (±1,318) | 1,099,123 (±8,702) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 46,221 (±1,138) | 46,221 (±1,138) | 2,266,609 (±13,049) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.9 (±0.0) | 1.9 (±0.0) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.4 (±0.0) | 2.4 (±0.0) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $107,656 (±$3,800) | $107,656 (±$3,800) | $60,343 (±$529) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $210,943 (±$7,033) | $210,943 (±$7,033) | $114,147 (±$479) | $100,009 |
In Arlington, the renter share is not measurably different from Arlington County (58.7%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (32.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
Statewide, it ranks 39 of 464.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Arlington has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 57.3% (±0.9 points) | 58.7% (±1.0 points) | +1.4 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,970 (±$19) | $2,322 (±$26) | +17.9% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $120,071 (±$2,064) | $142,114 (±$3,551) | +18.4% | Down after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Arlington
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | — | 58.7% (±1.0 points) | — |
| Seven Corners | 2.5 mi | 56.5% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bailey's Crossroads | 2.7 mi | 52.0% (±4.6 points) | Lower |
| Lake Barcroft | 3.6 mi | 31.6% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
| Falls Church | 4.1 mi | 47.5% (±3.6 points) | Lower |
| Alexandria | 4.2 mi | 57.9% (±1.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Falls Church | 4.8 mi | 32.9% (±2.8 points) | Lower |
| Washington | 4.9 mi | 58.5% (±0.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincolnia | 5.2 mi | 43.1% (±4.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bailey's Crossroads, VA (52.0%), Lake Barcroft, VA (31.6%), Falls Church, VA (47.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Arlington is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Arlington
How many renters are there in Arlington?
Arlington has an estimated 65,806 (±1,318) renting households, 58.7% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Arlington?
In Arlington, the share of households that rent went from 57.3% in 2015–2019 to 58.7% in 2020–2024 (+1.4 percentage points), a measurable increase.
How big are renting households in Arlington?
A renting household in Arlington has 1.9 people on average, against 2.4 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Arlington?
The median renting household in Arlington, VA has an income of $107,656 (±$3,800) a year, against $210,943 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arlington CDP, Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arlington CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Arlington CDP, Virginia
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Arlington CDP, Virginia
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Arlington CDP, Virginia
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Arlington CDP, Virginia (place:03000, in state:51).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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