How many renters in Lorton, VA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.6% (±14.0 points) of renting households in Lorton, VA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.6% (±14.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.1% (±12.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.2% (±5.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lorton
| Share of income spent on rent | Lorton | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.5% (±6.5 points) | 11.8% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.1% (±5.9 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.1% (±8.1 points) | 14.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.6% (±7.8 points) | 13.5% | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.5% (±6.9 points) | 9.3% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.1% (±12.2 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.
Lorton against Fairfax County, its state and the nation
| Lorton | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.6% (±14.0 points) | 45.6% (±1.5 points) | 48.5% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.1% (±12.2 points) | 36.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.2% (±5.5 points) | 28.3% (±0.5 points) | 29.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $106,539 (±$22,319) | $96,555 (±$1,546) | $60,343 (±$529) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,548 (±$211) | $2,276 (±$15) | $1,579 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Lorton, 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, Lorton ranks 18 of 68 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 121 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 Lorton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorton | — | 54.6% (±14.0 points) | — |
| Laurel Hill | 1.5 mi | 36.5% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newington | 2.6 mi | 18.5% (±10.3 points) | Lower |
| Occoquan | 2.7 mi | 45.5% (±23.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newington Forest | 2.9 mi | 38.4% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crosspointe | 3.1 mi | 30.8% (±39.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Belvoir | 4.0 mi | 71.2% (±8.5 points) | Higher |
| Mason Neck | 4.1 mi | 25.5% (±52.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbridge | 4.5 mi | 47.1% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Newington, VA (18.5%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fort Belvoir, VA (71.2%).
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 Fairfax County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | North Springfield | 61.1% (±37.3 points) |
| 13 | Springfield | 60.3% (±7.9 points) |
| 14 | Bailey's Crossroads | 60.0% (±8.5 points) |
| 15 | Hutchison | 58.2% (±14.1 points) |
| 16 | Annandale | 57.5% (±7.7 points) |
| 17 | Difficult Run | 57.4% (±53.2 points) |
| 18 | Lorton | 54.6% (±14.0 points) |
| 19 | Floris | 54.0% (±19.8 points) |
| 20 | Dranesville | 52.1% (±22.6 points) |
| 21 | Lincolnia | 51.9% (±10.6 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Centreville | 51.5% (±5.9 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Kingstowne | 51.5% (±12.2 points) |
| 24 | Chantilly | 51.3% (±14.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 68 places in Fairfax County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Lorton 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 Lorton
Are renters in Lorton rent-burdened?
54.6% of renting households in Lorton 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 Lorton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lorton, VA spends 32.2% (±5.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lorton CDP, Virginia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lorton CDP, Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lorton 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 Lorton CDP, Virginia (place:47064, 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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