How many renters in McNair, VA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.5% (±5.6 points) of renting households in McNair, VA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.5% (±5.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.1% (±4.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.9% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in McNair
| Share of income spent on rent | McNair | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.1% (±4.0 points) | 11.8% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.8% (±3.1 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.0% (±3.7 points) | 14.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.6% (±4.3 points) | 13.5% | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.4% (±2.8 points) | 9.3% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.1% (±4.8 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.
McNair against Fairfax County, its state and the nation
| McNair | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.5% (±5.6 points) | 45.6% (±1.5 points) | 48.5% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.1% (±4.8 points) | 36.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.9% (±1.8 points) | 28.3% (±0.5 points) | 29.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $104,072 (±$5,736) | $96,555 (±$1,546) | $60,343 (±$529) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,287 (±$36) | $2,276 (±$15) | $1,579 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In McNair, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Fairfax County (45.6%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (48.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Fairfax County, McNair ranks 39 of 68 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 273 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 McNair
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNair | — | 41.5% (±5.6 points) | — |
| Hutchison | 0.8 mi | 58.2% (±14.1 points) | Higher |
| Floris | 1.6 mi | 54.0% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Herndon | 1.9 mi | 30.4% (±6.3 points) | Lower |
| Oak Grove | 2.2 mi | 42.5% (±29.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sully Square | 2.2 mi | 27.5% (±19.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Farm | 3.1 mi | 38.8% (±26.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reston | 3.6 mi | 35.7% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sterling | 3.7 mi | 47.0% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Herndon, VA (30.4%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hutchison, VA (58.2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | West Falls Church | 44.6% (±8.0 points) |
| 34 | West Springfield | 44.4% (±10.1 points) |
| 35 | Groveton | 43.2% (±11.4 points) |
| 36 | Rose Hill | 42.2% (±12.7 points) |
| 37 | Union Mill | 42.1% (±69.5 points) |
| 38 | Seven Corners | 41.9% (±10.1 points) |
| 39 | McNair | 41.5% (±5.6 points) |
| 40 | Belle Haven (community) | 41.2% (±13.5 points) |
| 41 | Idylwood | 41.1% (±6.9 points) |
| 42 | Merrifield | 40.9% (±6.6 points) |
| 43 | Burke | 40.4% (±9.0 points) |
| 44 | Kings Park West | 40.3% (±16.6 points) |
| 45 | Fort Hunt | 40.0% (±18.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 68 places in Fairfax County, ranked from highest to lowest.
McNair 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 McNair
Are renters in McNair rent-burdened?
41.5% of renting households in McNair 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 McNair spend on rent?
The median renting household in McNair, VA spends 26.9% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McNair CDP, Virginia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McNair CDP, Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McNair 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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