What percentage of people rent in Dahlgren, VA?
40.2% (±9.3 points) of the occupied homes in Dahlgren, VA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 518 renting households against 772 that own their home.
In Dahlgren, the share of households that rent went from 44.7% in 2015–2019 to 40.2% in 2020–2024 (−4.5 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 40.2% (±9.3 points)
- Renting households
- 518 (±133)
- Median renter income
- $79,364 (±$16,901)
Who rents and who owns in Dahlgren
| Dahlgren | King George County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 40.2% (±9.3 points) | 23.8% (±3.3 points) | 32.7% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 518 (±133) | 2,413 (±348) | 1,099,123 (±8,702) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 772 (±169) | 7,720 (±350) | 2,266,609 (±13,049) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.3 (±0.6) | 2.3 (±0.2) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.8 (±0.4) | 2.9 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $79,364 (±$16,901) | $64,115 (±$9,553) | $60,343 (±$529) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $124,293 (±$27,571) | $135,112 (±$9,213) | $114,147 (±$479) | $100,009 |
In Dahlgren, the renter share is higher than in King George County (23.8%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (32.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In King George County, Dahlgren ranks 1 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 140 of 464.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Dahlgren has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 44.7% (±7.9 points) | 40.2% (±9.3 points) | −4.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,140 (±$104) | $1,204 (±$89) | +5.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $81,215 (±$12,398) | $110,057 (±$20,487) | +35.5% | No measurable change 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 Dahlgren
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dahlgren | — | 40.2% (±9.3 points) | — |
| Colonial Beach | 6.6 mi | 20.1% (±8.0 points) | Lower |
| King George | 7.8 mi | 29.4% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Port Tobacco Village | 12 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Port Royal | 14 mi | 41.9% (±26.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Plata | 15 mi | 19.6% (±3.6 points) | Lower |
| Passapatanzy | 15 mi | 9.7% (±11.3 points) | Lower |
| Quantico | 17 mi | 83.9% (±7.4 points) | Higher |
| Charlotte Hall | 18 mi | 41.1% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Colonial Beach, VA (20.1%), La Plata, MD (19.6%), Passapatanzy, VA (9.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Quantico, VA (83.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across King George County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dahlgren | 40.2% (±9.3 points) |
| 2 | King George | 29.4% (±9.4 points) |
| 3 | Passapatanzy | 9.7% (±11.3 points) |
Dahlgren 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 Dahlgren
How many renters are there in Dahlgren?
Dahlgren has an estimated 518 (±133) renting households, 40.2% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Dahlgren?
In Dahlgren, the share of households that rent went from 44.7% in 2015–2019 to 40.2% in 2020–2024 (−4.5 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Dahlgren?
A renting household in Dahlgren has 2.3 people on average, against 2.8 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Dahlgren?
The median renting household in Dahlgren, VA has an income of $79,364 (±$16,901) a year, against $124,293 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dahlgren CDP, Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dahlgren CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Dahlgren CDP, Virginia
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Dahlgren CDP, Virginia
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Dahlgren 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 Dahlgren CDP, Virginia (place:21008, 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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