How many renters in Huntington, VA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.5% (±7.7 points) of renting households in Huntington, VA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.5% (±7.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.2% (±6.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.0% (±1.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Huntington
| Share of income spent on rent | Huntington | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.2% (±2.7 points) | 11.8% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.2% (±4.5 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.5% (±4.9 points) | 14.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.5% (±5.1 points) | 13.5% | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.3% (±3.8 points) | 9.3% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.2% (±6.7 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.
Huntington against Fairfax County, its state and the nation
| Huntington | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.5% (±7.7 points) | 45.6% (±1.5 points) | 48.5% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.2% (±6.7 points) | 36.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.0% (±1.9 points) | 28.3% (±0.5 points) | 29.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $85,830 (±$6,840) | $96,555 (±$1,546) | $60,343 (±$529) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,062 (±$105) | $2,276 (±$15) | $1,579 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Huntington, 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, Huntington ranks 28 of 68 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 220 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 Huntington
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | — | 46.5% (±7.7 points) | — |
| Belle Haven (community) | 1.3 mi | 41.2% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rose Hill | 1.9 mi | 42.2% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alexandria | 2.0 mi | 45.3% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hybla Valley | 3.1 mi | 45.7% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Groveton | 3.4 mi | 43.2% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Heights | 3.4 mi | 26.6% (±30.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| National Harbor | 3.6 mi | 45.6% (±25.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Hunt | 3.9 mi | 40.0% (±18.7 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 Fairfax County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 22 (tie) | Centreville | 51.5% (±5.9 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Kingstowne | 51.5% (±12.2 points) |
| 24 | Chantilly | 51.3% (±14.5 points) |
| 25 | George Mason | 49.6% (±17.7 points) |
| 26 | McLean | 48.6% (±8.7 points) |
| 27 | Fair Oaks | 48.2% (±6.7 points) |
| 28 | Huntington | 46.5% (±7.7 points) |
| 29 | Vienna | 46.3% (±12.8 points) |
| 30 | Hybla Valley | 45.7% (±11.1 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Burke Centre | 45.3% (±9.4 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Lake Barcroft | 45.3% (±13.1 points) |
| 33 | West Falls Church | 44.6% (±8.0 points) |
| 34 | West Springfield | 44.4% (±10.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 68 places in Fairfax County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Huntington 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 Huntington
Are renters in Huntington rent-burdened?
46.5% of renting households in Huntington 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 Huntington spend on rent?
The median renting household in Huntington, VA spends 29.0% (±1.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Huntington CDP, Virginia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Huntington CDP, Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Huntington CDP, Virginia
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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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