How many renters in Gainesville, VA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.0% (±16.4 points) of renting households in Gainesville, VA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.0% (±16.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.9% (±12.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.7% (±6.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Gainesville
| Share of income spent on rent | Gainesville | Prince William County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.7% (±10.1 points) | 9.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.3% (±4.0 points) | 14.4% | 13.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.5% (±7.6 points) | 14.0% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.4% (±8.6 points) | 11.4% | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.1% (±10.1 points) | 9.8% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.9% (±12.9 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.
Gainesville against Prince William County, its state and the nation
| Gainesville | Prince William County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.0% (±16.4 points) | 50.9% (±2.7 points) | 48.5% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.9% (±12.9 points) | 41.1% (±2.2 points) | 39.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.7% (±6.2 points) | 30.4% (±1.2 points) | 29.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $83,550 (±$13,894) | $82,422 (±$3,648) | $60,343 (±$529) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,283 (±$214) | $2,067 (±$34) | $1,579 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Gainesville, 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, Gainesville ranks 9 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 130 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 Gainesville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | — | 54.0% (±16.4 points) | — |
| Haymarket | 1.3 mi | 65.8% (±41.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Linton Hall | 4.5 mi | 41.3% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Baltimore | 5.4 mi | 7.4% (±19.3 points) | Lower |
| Bull Run (Prince William County) | 6.6 mi | 46.5% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Innovation | 6.9 mi | 83.3% (±29.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sudley | 7.7 mi | 60.5% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nokesville | 7.8 mi | 36.9% (±52.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| The Plains | 8.6 mi | 13.8% (±24.6 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Baltimore, VA (7.4%), The Plains, VA (13.8%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 15 | Occoquan | 45.5% (±23.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Prince William County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Gainesville 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 Gainesville
Are renters in Gainesville rent-burdened?
54.0% of renting households in Gainesville 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 Gainesville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Gainesville, VA spends 31.7% (±6.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gainesville CDP, Virginia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gainesville CDP, Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gainesville 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 Gainesville CDP, Virginia (place:30176, in state:51).
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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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