How many renters in Fair Lakes, VA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.9% (±10.4 points) of renting households in Fair Lakes, VA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.9% (±10.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 29.0% (±9.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.8% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fair Lakes
| Share of income spent on rent | Fair Lakes | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.5% (±4.7 points) | 11.8% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 21.0% (±9.2 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.2% (±9.9 points) | 14.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.4% (±5.0 points) | 13.5% | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.9% (±5.3 points) | 9.3% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 29.0% (±9.0 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.
Fair Lakes against Fairfax County, its state and the nation
| Fair Lakes | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.9% (±10.4 points) | 45.6% (±1.5 points) | 48.5% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 29.0% (±9.0 points) | 36.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.8% (±3.5 points) | 28.3% (±0.5 points) | 29.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $111,250 (±$18,237) | $96,555 (±$1,546) | $60,343 (±$529) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,419 (±$136) | $2,276 (±$15) | $1,579 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Fair Lakes, 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, Fair Lakes ranks 46 of 68 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 293 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 Fair Lakes
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Lakes | — | 39.9% (±10.4 points) | — |
| Greenbriar | 1.4 mi | 32.5% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fair Oaks | 1.9 mi | 48.2% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Braddock | 2.4 mi | 66.4% (±28.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Navy | 2.5 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Centreville | 2.8 mi | 51.5% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Mill | 3.6 mi | 42.1% (±69.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chantilly | 3.8 mi | 51.3% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Farm | 3.9 mi | 38.8% (±26.2 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 Fairfax County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 50 (tie) | Oakton | 36.4% (±6.2 points) |
| 50 (tie) | Tysons | 36.4% (±5.4 points) |
| 52 | Reston | 35.7% (±4.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 68 places in Fairfax County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fair Lakes 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 Fair Lakes
Are renters in Fair Lakes rent-burdened?
39.9% of renting households in Fair Lakes 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 Fair Lakes spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fair Lakes, VA spends 24.8% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fair Lakes CDP, Virginia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fair Lakes CDP, Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fair Lakes 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 Fair Lakes CDP, Virginia (place:26701, 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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