How many renters in Bon Air, VA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.1% (±10.9 points) of renting households in Bon Air, VA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.1% (±10.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.3% (±9.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.1% (±4.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bon Air
| Share of income spent on rent | Bon Air | Chesterfield County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.8% (±5.5 points) | 11.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.3% (±10.9 points) | 11.9% | 13.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.3% (±6.4 points) | 12.0% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.5% (±6.0 points) | 12.5% | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.8% (±5.1 points) | 10.3% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.3% (±9.6 points) | 41.9% | 39.4% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Bon Air against Chesterfield County, its state and the nation
| Bon Air | Chesterfield County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.1% (±10.9 points) | 52.2% (±3.1 points) | 48.5% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.3% (±9.6 points) | 41.9% (±2.5 points) | 39.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.1% (±4.6 points) | 31.1% (±1.2 points) | 29.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $81,458 (±$18,075) | $62,263 (±$3,857) | $60,343 (±$529) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,799 (±$81) | $1,629 (±$25) | $1,579 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Bon Air, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Chesterfield County (52.2%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (48.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Chesterfield County, Bon Air ranks 10 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 226 of 459.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Bon Air
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Air | — | 46.1% (±10.9 points) | — |
| Manchester | 2.4 mi | 56.5% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockwood | 3.7 mi | 41.6% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Midlothian | 4.9 mi | 58.0% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tuckahoe | 5.0 mi | 46.1% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond | 5.3 mi | 52.0% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brandermill | 7.2 mi | 45.6% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dumbarton | 7.4 mi | 52.2% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Meadowbrook | 8.0 mi | 57.3% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Chesterfield County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Midlothian | 58.0% (±15.2 points) |
| 5 | Meadowbrook | 57.3% (±12.1 points) |
| 6 | Manchester | 56.5% (±12.4 points) |
| 7 | Matoaca | 50.6% (±37.4 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Chester | 47.6% (±11.1 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Enon | 47.6% (±21.5 points) |
| 10 | Bon Air | 46.1% (±10.9 points) |
| 11 | Brandermill | 45.6% (±10.5 points) |
| 12 | Rockwood | 41.6% (±19.8 points) |
| 13 | Woodlake | 37.6% (±23.5 points) |
Showing 10 of 13 places in Chesterfield County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Bon Air 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).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bon Air
Are renters in Bon Air rent-burdened?
46.1% of renting households in Bon Air pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Bon Air spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bon Air, VA spends 28.1% (±4.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bon Air CDP, Virginia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bon Air CDP, Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bon Air CDP, Virginia
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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