What percentage of people rent in Front Royal, VA?
41.8% (±4.8 points) of the occupied homes in Front Royal, VA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 2,495 renting households against 3,481 that own their home.
In Front Royal, the share of households that rent went from 43.5% in 2015–2019 to 41.8% in 2020–2024 (−1.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 41.8% (±4.8 points)
- Renting households
- 2,495 (±323)
- Median renter income
- $50,165 (±$5,756)
Who rents and who owns in Front Royal
| Front Royal | Warren County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 41.8% (±4.8 points) | 24.1% (±3.0 points) | 32.7% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 2,495 (±323) | 3,704 (±467) | 1,099,123 (±8,702) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 3,481 (±352) | 11,635 (±557) | 2,266,609 (±13,049) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.3 (±0.2) | 2.4 (±0.2) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.7 (±0.2) | 2.7 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $50,165 (±$5,756) | $53,368 (±$4,818) | $60,343 (±$529) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $85,434 (±$8,221) | $99,767 (±$6,867) | $114,147 (±$479) | $100,009 |
In Front Royal, the renter share is higher than in Warren County (24.1%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (32.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Warren County, Front Royal ranks 1 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 122 of 464.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Front Royal has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 43.5% (±3.4 points) | 41.8% (±4.8 points) | −1.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $973 (±$77) | $1,135 (±$60) | +16.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $51,871 (±$4,335) | $64,838 (±$8,242) | +25.0% | 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 Front Royal
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Royal | — | 41.8% (±4.8 points) | — |
| Apple Mountain Lake | 4.2 mi | 19.0% (±14.7 points) | Lower |
| Shenandoah Farms | 8.1 mi | 12.2% (±6.9 points) | Lower |
| Middletown | 8.8 mi | 39.1% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Strasburg | 10 mi | 30.0% (±6.9 points) | Lower |
| Stephens City | 12 mi | 33.0% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boyce | 13 mi | 17.2% (±9.1 points) | Lower |
| Toms Brook | 14 mi | 27.0% (±13.1 points) | Lower |
| Washington | 15 mi | 52.8% (±29.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Apple Mountain Lake, VA (19.0%), Shenandoah Farms, VA (12.2%), Strasburg, VA (30.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Warren County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Front Royal | 41.8% (±4.8 points) |
| 2 | Apple Mountain Lake | 19.0% (±14.7 points) |
| 3 | Shenandoah Farms | 12.2% (±6.9 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 Front Royal
How many renters are there in Front Royal?
Front Royal has an estimated 2,495 (±323) renting households, 41.8% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Front Royal?
In Front Royal, the share of households that rent went from 43.5% in 2015–2019 to 41.8% in 2020–2024 (−1.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Front Royal?
A renting household in Front Royal has 2.3 people on average, against 2.7 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Front Royal?
The median renting household in Front Royal, VA has an income of $50,165 (±$5,756) a year, against $85,434 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Front Royal town, Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Front Royal town, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Front Royal town, Virginia
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Front Royal town, Virginia
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Front Royal 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 Front Royal town, Virginia (place:29968, 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 last updated on .
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