How many renters in Highland Springs, VA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.5% (±12.8 points) of renting households in Highland Springs, VA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.5% (±12.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.4% (±10.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.2% (±5.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Highland Springs
| Share of income spent on rent | Highland Springs | Henrico County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.7% (±6.8 points) | 12.5% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.6% (±5.0 points) | 12.6% | 13.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.9% (±7.9 points) | 12.0% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.4% (±6.6 points) | 11.3% | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.1% (±7.7 points) | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.4% (±10.2 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.
Highland Springs against Henrico County, its state and the nation
| Highland Springs | Henrico County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.5% (±12.8 points) | 51.7% (±2.7 points) | 48.5% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.4% (±10.2 points) | 41.7% (±2.3 points) | 39.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.2% (±5.1 points) | 30.8% (±1.1 points) | 29.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,028 (±$16,647) | $59,572 (±$2,348) | $60,343 (±$529) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,269 (±$153) | $1,541 (±$29) | $1,579 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Highland Springs, 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, Highland Springs ranks 8 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 171 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 Highland Springs
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Springs | — | 50.5% (±12.8 points) | — |
| Sandston | 2.8 mi | 58.3% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montrose | 3.3 mi | 57.6% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Highland Park | 3.7 mi | 61.1% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mechanicsville | 5.6 mi | 49.0% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chamberlayne | 7.6 mi | 49.5% (±58.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond | 8.2 mi | 52.0% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeside | 9.2 mi | 55.9% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bensley | 9.7 mi | 60.4% (±14.4 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 Henrico County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sandston | 58.3% (±11.9 points) |
| 3 | Montrose | 57.6% (±11.4 points) |
| 4 | Laurel | 57.2% (±7.7 points) |
| 5 | Lakeside | 55.9% (±10.6 points) |
| 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 12 of 13 places in Henrico County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Highland Springs 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 Highland Springs
Are renters in Highland Springs rent-burdened?
50.5% of renting households in Highland Springs 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 Highland Springs spend on rent?
The median renting household in Highland Springs, VA spends 30.2% (±5.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland Springs CDP, Virginia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland Springs CDP, Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland Springs 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 Highland Springs CDP, Virginia (place:37032, 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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