How many renters in Burke, VA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.4% (±9.0 points) of renting households in Burke, VA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.4% (±9.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.4% (±8.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.7% (±3.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Burke
| Share of income spent on rent | Burke | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.9% (±6.8 points) | 11.8% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.1% (±6.7 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.8% (±6.3 points) | 14.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.7% (±4.0 points) | 13.5% | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.0% (±3.9 points) | 9.3% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.4% (±8.1 points) | 36.3% | 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.
Burke against Fairfax County, its state and the nation
| Burke | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.4% (±9.0 points) | 45.6% (±1.5 points) | 48.5% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.4% (±8.1 points) | 36.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.7% (±3.2 points) | 28.3% (±0.5 points) | 29.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $129,458 (±$17,322) | $96,555 (±$1,546) | $60,343 (±$529) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,894 (±$119) | $2,276 (±$15) | $1,579 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Burke, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Fairfax County (45.6%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (48.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Fairfax County, Burke ranks 43 of 68 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 286 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 Burke
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burke | — | 40.4% (±9.0 points) | — |
| West Springfield | 2.1 mi | 44.4% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kings Park | 2.1 mi | 87.9% (±38.9 points) | Higher |
| South Run | 2.1 mi | 0.0% (±53.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burke Centre | 2.2 mi | 45.3% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ravensworth | 2.8 mi | 87.1% (±50.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kings Park West | 3.1 mi | 40.3% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newington Forest | 3.1 mi | 38.4% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wakefield (community) | 3.4 mi | 11.3% (±10.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wakefield (community), VA (11.3%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kings Park, VA (87.9%).
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 Fairfax County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Union Mill | 42.1% (±69.5 points) |
| 38 | Seven Corners | 41.9% (±10.1 points) |
| 39 | McNair | 41.5% (±5.6 points) |
| 40 | Belle Haven (community) | 41.2% (±13.5 points) |
| 41 | Idylwood | 41.1% (±6.9 points) |
| 42 | Merrifield | 40.9% (±6.6 points) |
| 43 | Burke | 40.4% (±9.0 points) |
| 44 | Kings Park West | 40.3% (±16.6 points) |
| 45 | Fort Hunt | 40.0% (±18.7 points) |
| 46 | Fair Lakes | 39.9% (±10.4 points) |
| 47 | Franklin Farm | 38.8% (±26.2 points) |
| 48 | Newington Forest | 38.4% (±15.3 points) |
| 49 | Laurel Hill | 36.5% (±17.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 68 places in Fairfax County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Burke 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 Burke
Are renters in Burke rent-burdened?
40.4% of renting households in Burke 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 Burke spend on rent?
The median renting household in Burke, VA spends 24.7% (±3.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burke CDP, Virginia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burke CDP, Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burke 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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