How many renters in Dale City, VA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.5% (±7.6 points) of renting households in Dale City, VA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.5% (±7.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.9% (±6.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.6% (±2.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Dale City
| Share of income spent on rent | Dale City | Prince William County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.0% (±2.7 points) | 9.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.2% (±2.9 points) | 14.4% | 13.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.1% (±6.2 points) | 14.0% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.2% (±4.7 points) | 11.4% | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.6% (±4.2 points) | 9.8% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.9% (±6.3 points) | 41.1% | 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.
Dale City against Prince William County, its state and the nation
| Dale City | Prince William County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.5% (±7.6 points) | 50.9% (±2.7 points) | 48.5% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.9% (±6.3 points) | 41.1% (±2.2 points) | 39.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.6% (±2.9 points) | 30.4% (±1.2 points) | 29.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $65,458 (±$11,021) | $82,422 (±$3,648) | $60,343 (±$529) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,876 (±$82) | $2,067 (±$34) | $1,579 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Dale City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Prince William County (50.9%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (48.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Prince William County, Dale City ranks 8 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 114 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 Dale City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale City | — | 55.5% (±7.6 points) | — |
| Montclair | 2.5 mi | 46.4% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Potomac Mills | 2.6 mi | 77.6% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| County Center | 3.0 mi | 51.6% (±28.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Ridge | 3.4 mi | 42.6% (±7.7 points) | Lower |
| Independent Hill | 4.3 mi | 37.4% (±44.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leesylvania | 4.5 mi | 46.0% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbridge | 4.9 mi | 47.1% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Occoquan | 5.0 mi | 45.5% (±23.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake Ridge, VA (42.6%).
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 Prince William County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Potomac Mills | 77.6% (±23.1 points) |
| 3 | Quantico Base | 68.4% (±12.0 points) |
| 4 | Cherry Hill | 68.3% (±12.9 points) |
| 5 | Haymarket | 65.8% (±41.0 points) |
| 6 | Sudley | 60.5% (±14.0 points) |
| 7 | Triangle | 56.6% (±16.4 points) |
| 8 | Dale City | 55.5% (±7.6 points) |
| 9 | Gainesville | 54.0% (±16.4 points) |
| 10 | County Center | 51.6% (±28.6 points) |
| 11 | Woodbridge | 47.1% (±7.0 points) |
| 12 | Bull Run (Prince William County) | 46.5% (±9.3 points) |
| 13 | Montclair | 46.4% (±16.8 points) |
| 14 | Leesylvania | 46.0% (±10.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Prince William County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Dale City 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 Dale City
Are renters in Dale City rent-burdened?
55.5% of renting households in Dale City 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 Dale City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Dale City, VA spends 32.6% (±2.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dale City CDP, Virginia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dale City CDP, Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dale City CDP, Virginia
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 Dale City CDP, Virginia (place:21088, in state:51).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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