How many renters in Leesburg, VA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.5% (±7.5 points) of renting households in Leesburg, VA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.5% (±7.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.7% (±6.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.5% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Leesburg
| Share of income spent on rent | Leesburg | Loudoun County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.3% (±3.7 points) | 13.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.2% (±5.0 points) | 13.7% | 13.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.1% (±4.0 points) | 15.4% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.0% (±4.7 points) | 13.3% | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.8% (±3.0 points) | 6.8% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.7% (±6.9 points) | 37.3% | 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.
Leesburg against Loudoun County, its state and the nation
| Leesburg | Loudoun County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.5% (±7.5 points) | 44.1% (±2.8 points) | 48.5% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.7% (±6.9 points) | 37.3% (±2.5 points) | 39.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.5% (±3.1 points) | 27.8% (±0.9 points) | 29.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $83,884 (±$11,169) | $103,788 (±$4,835) | $60,343 (±$529) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,105 (±$62) | $2,386 (±$44) | $1,579 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Leesburg, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Loudoun County (44.1%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (48.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Loudoun County, Leesburg ranks 8 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 195 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 Leesburg
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leesburg | — | 48.5% (±7.5 points) | — |
| Lansdowne | 4.3 mi | 46.1% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belmont | 4.3 mi | 44.0% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Goose Creek Village | 4.7 mi | 36.2% (±21.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton | 6.0 mi | 59.4% (±37.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Broadlands | 6.8 mi | 43.7% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| One Loudoun | 6.8 mi | 27.3% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| University Center | 6.8 mi | 27.2% (±14.0 points) | Lower |
| Ashburn | 7.2 mi | 50.3% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: University Center, VA (27.2%).
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 Loudoun County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Brambleton | 60.3% (±12.8 points) |
| 3 | Lovettsville | 59.8% (±44.2 points) |
| 4 | Hamilton | 59.4% (±37.1 points) |
| 5 | Cascades | 56.0% (±12.9 points) |
| 6 | Ashburn | 50.3% (±6.0 points) |
| 7 | Countryside | 49.1% (±13.8 points) |
| 8 | Leesburg | 48.5% (±7.5 points) |
| 9 | Sterling | 47.0% (±9.8 points) |
| 10 | Lansdowne | 46.1% (±11.7 points) |
| 11 | Middleburg | 44.3% (±20.3 points) |
| 12 | Belmont | 44.0% (±18.5 points) |
| 13 | Broadlands | 43.7% (±16.5 points) |
| 14 | Lowes Island | 43.1% (±21.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Loudoun County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Leesburg
Are renters in Leesburg rent-burdened?
48.5% of renting households in Leesburg 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 Leesburg spend on rent?
The median renting household in Leesburg, VA spends 29.5% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leesburg town, Virginia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leesburg town, Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leesburg town, 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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