What percentage of people rent in Damascus, VA?
51.7% (±11.7 points) of the occupied homes in Damascus, VA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 198 renting households against 185 that own their home.
In Damascus, the share of households that rent went from 54.9% in 2015–2019 to 51.7% in 2020–2024 (−3.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 51.7% (±11.7 points)
- Renting households
- 198 (±69)
- Median renter income
- $27,821 (±$11,153)
Who rents and who owns in Damascus
| Damascus | Washington County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 51.7% (±11.7 points) | 24.2% (±2.2 points) | 32.7% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 198 (±69) | 5,356 (±508) | 1,099,123 (±8,702) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 185 (±59) | 16,756 (±551) | 2,266,609 (±13,049) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.1 (±0.5) | 2.1 (±0.1) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 1.9 (±0.3) | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $27,821 (±$11,153) | $43,667 (±$6,014) | $60,343 (±$529) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $46,964 (±$20,769) | $73,413 (±$3,045) | $114,147 (±$479) | $100,009 |
In Damascus, the renter share is higher than in Washington County (24.2%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (32.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Washington County, Damascus ranks 1 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 67 of 464.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Damascus has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 54.9% (±11.6 points) | 51.7% (±11.7 points) | −3.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $536 (±$379) | $730 (±$127) | +36.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $31,023 (±$9,743) | $29,006 (±$6,429) | −6.5% | 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 Damascus
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damascus | — | 51.7% (±11.7 points) | — |
| Emory | 10 mi | 10.7% (±8.8 points) | Lower |
| Glade Spring | 11 mi | 17.9% (±7.6 points) | Lower |
| Mountain City | 11 mi | 43.1% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Abingdon | 11 mi | 42.3% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chilhowie | 13 mi | 33.3% (±8.1 points) | Lower |
| Adwolf | 16 mi | 14.1% (±9.3 points) | Lower |
| Saltville | 17 mi | 37.1% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lansing | 18 mi | 45.3% (±26.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Emory, VA (10.7%), Glade Spring, VA (17.9%), Chilhowie, VA (33.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Damascus | 51.7% (±11.7 points) |
| 2 | Abingdon | 42.3% (±4.9 points) |
| 3 | Glade Spring | 17.9% (±7.6 points) |
| 4 | Emory | 10.7% (±8.8 points) |
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 Damascus
How many renters are there in Damascus?
Damascus has an estimated 198 (±69) renting households, 51.7% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Damascus?
In Damascus, the share of households that rent went from 54.9% in 2015–2019 to 51.7% in 2020–2024 (−3.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Damascus?
A renting household in Damascus has 2.1 people on average, against 1.9 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Damascus?
The median renting household in Damascus, VA has an income of $27,821 (±$11,153) a year, against $46,964 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Damascus town, Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Damascus town, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Damascus town, Virginia
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Damascus town, Virginia
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Damascus town, 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 Damascus town, Virginia (place:21184, 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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