How many renters in Glen Allen, VA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.7% (±12.4 points) of renting households in Glen Allen, VA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.7% (±12.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.0% (±9.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.4% (±5.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Glen Allen
| Share of income spent on rent | Glen Allen | Henrico County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.7% (±11.0 points) | 12.5% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.1% (±10.0 points) | 12.6% | 13.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.2% (±4.3 points) | 12.0% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.3% (±6.2 points) | 11.3% | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.7% (±7.7 points) | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.0% (±9.7 points) | 41.7% | 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.
Glen Allen against Henrico County, its state and the nation
| Glen Allen | Henrico County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.7% (±12.4 points) | 51.7% (±2.7 points) | 48.5% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.0% (±9.7 points) | 41.7% (±2.3 points) | 39.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.4% (±5.0 points) | 30.8% (±1.1 points) | 29.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $74,032 (±$24,136) | $59,572 (±$2,348) | $60,343 (±$529) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,804 (±$193) | $1,541 (±$29) | $1,579 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Glen Allen, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Henrico County (51.7%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (48.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Henrico County, Glen Allen ranks 12 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 295 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 Glen Allen
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Allen | — | 39.7% (±12.4 points) | — |
| Laurel | 2.4 mi | 57.2% (±7.7 points) | Higher |
| Lakeside | 3.7 mi | 55.9% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dumbarton | 4.0 mi | 52.2% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chamberlayne | 4.1 mi | 49.5% (±58.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Innsbrook | 5.1 mi | 53.1% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ashland | 6.6 mi | 47.9% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wyndham | 7.1 mi | 39.2% (±26.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Short Pump | 7.4 mi | 40.8% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Laurel, VA (57.2%).
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 Henrico County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Innsbrook | 53.1% (±14.6 points) |
| 7 | Dumbarton | 52.2% (±11.2 points) |
| 8 | Highland Springs | 50.5% (±12.8 points) |
| 9 | Chamberlayne | 49.5% (±58.3 points) |
| 10 | Tuckahoe | 46.1% (±6.1 points) |
| 11 | Short Pump | 40.8% (±9.0 points) |
| 12 | Glen Allen | 39.7% (±12.4 points) |
| 13 | Wyndham | 39.2% (±26.3 points) |
Showing 8 of 13 places in Henrico County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen
Are renters in Glen Allen rent-burdened?
39.7% of renting households in Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen spend on rent?
The median renting household in Glen Allen, VA spends 26.4% (±5.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glen Allen CDP, Virginia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glen Allen CDP, Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen CDP, Virginia (place:31200, 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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