How many renters in Fort Hunt, VA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.0% (±18.7 points) of renting households in Fort Hunt, VA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.0% (±18.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 25.6% (±16.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.9% (±7.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fort Hunt
| Share of income spent on rent | Fort Hunt | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.1% (±16.8 points) | 11.8% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.1% (±9.5 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.0% (±12.1 points) | 14.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.9% (±7.1 points) | 13.5% | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.4% (±9.2 points) | 9.3% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 25.6% (±16.3 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.
Fort Hunt against Fairfax County, its state and the nation
| Fort Hunt | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.0% (±18.7 points) | 45.6% (±1.5 points) | 48.5% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 25.6% (±16.3 points) | 36.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.9% (±7.1 points) | 28.3% (±0.5 points) | 29.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $174,667 (±$33,443) | $96,555 (±$1,546) | $60,343 (±$529) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $2,276 (±$15) | $1,579 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Fort Hunt, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Fairfax County, Fort Hunt ranks 45 of 68 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 291 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 Fort Hunt
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hunt | — | 40.0% (±18.7 points) | — |
| Hybla Valley | 1.4 mi | 45.7% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Washington | 2.7 mi | 56.7% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Groveton | 2.9 mi | 43.2% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belle Haven (community) | 2.9 mi | 41.2% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Vernon | 3.0 mi | 61.3% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodlawn (Fairfax County) | 3.1 mi | 67.4% (±11.2 points) | Higher |
| Huntington | 3.9 mi | 46.5% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hayfield | 4.2 mi | 17.9% (±58.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Woodlawn (Fairfax County), VA (67.4%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 50 (tie) | Oakton | 36.4% (±6.2 points) |
| 50 (tie) | Tysons | 36.4% (±5.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 68 places in Fairfax County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fort Hunt 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 Fort Hunt
Are renters in Fort Hunt rent-burdened?
40.0% of renting households in Fort Hunt 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 Fort Hunt spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fort Hunt, VA spends 24.9% (±7.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Hunt CDP, Virginia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Hunt CDP, Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Hunt 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 Fort Hunt CDP, Virginia (place:29136, 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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