How many renters in Manchester, VA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.5% (±12.4 points) of renting households in Manchester, VA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.5% (±12.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.1% (±11.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.0% (±7.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Manchester
| Share of income spent on rent | Manchester | Chesterfield County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.3% (±6.4 points) | 11.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.4% (±5.4 points) | 11.9% | 13.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.0% (±5.5 points) | 12.0% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.8% (±5.9 points) | 12.5% | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.4% (±4.5 points) | 10.3% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.1% (±11.6 points) | 41.9% | 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.
Manchester against Chesterfield County, its state and the nation
| Manchester | Chesterfield County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.5% (±12.4 points) | 52.2% (±3.1 points) | 48.5% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.1% (±11.6 points) | 41.9% (±2.5 points) | 39.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.0% (±7.8 points) | 31.1% (±1.2 points) | 29.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $50,254 (±$9,327) | $62,263 (±$3,857) | $60,343 (±$529) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,558 (±$111) | $1,629 (±$25) | $1,579 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Manchester, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Chesterfield County (52.2%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (48.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Chesterfield County, Manchester ranks 6 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 106 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 Manchester
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | — | 56.5% (±12.4 points) | — |
| Bon Air | 2.4 mi | 46.1% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockwood | 2.5 mi | 41.6% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond | 4.7 mi | 52.0% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Meadowbrook | 5.6 mi | 57.3% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Midlothian | 5.8 mi | 58.0% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bensley | 6.1 mi | 60.4% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brandermill | 7.0 mi | 45.6% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tuckahoe | 7.2 mi | 46.1% (±6.1 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 Chesterfield County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ettrick | 72.3% (±17.6 points) |
| 2 | Bellwood | 61.3% (±14.0 points) |
| 3 | Bensley | 60.4% (±14.4 points) |
| 4 | Midlothian | 58.0% (±15.2 points) |
| 5 | Meadowbrook | 57.3% (±12.1 points) |
| 6 | Manchester | 56.5% (±12.4 points) |
| 7 | Matoaca | 50.6% (±37.4 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Chester | 47.6% (±11.1 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Enon | 47.6% (±21.5 points) |
| 10 | Bon Air | 46.1% (±10.9 points) |
| 11 | Brandermill | 45.6% (±10.5 points) |
| 12 | Rockwood | 41.6% (±19.8 points) |
Showing 12 of 13 places in Chesterfield County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Manchester 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 Manchester
Are renters in Manchester rent-burdened?
56.5% of renting households in Manchester 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 Manchester spend on rent?
The median renting household in Manchester, VA spends 35.0% (±7.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manchester CDP, Virginia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manchester CDP, Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manchester 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 Manchester CDP, Virginia (place:48996, 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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