What percentage of people rent in Narrows, VA?
21.8% (±7.6 points) of the occupied homes in Narrows, VA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 149 renting households against 535 that own their home.
In Narrows, the share of households that rent went from 30.6% in 2015–2019 to 21.8% in 2020–2024 (−8.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 21.8% (±7.6 points)
- Renting households
- 149 (±58)
- Median renter income
- $58,482 (±$18,465)
Who rents and who owns in Narrows
| Narrows | Giles County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 21.8% (±7.6 points) | 21.1% (±3.5 points) | 32.7% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 149 (±58) | 1,413 (±248) | 1,099,123 (±8,702) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 535 (±117) | 5,285 (±319) | 2,266,609 (±13,049) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.3 (±0.4) | 2.4 (±0.3) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 3.0 (±0.6) | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $58,482 (±$18,465) | $42,708 (±$7,736) | $60,343 (±$529) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $67,950 (±$9,723) | $69,987 (±$4,464) | $114,147 (±$479) | $100,009 |
In Narrows, the renter share is not measurably different from Giles County (21.1%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (32.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Giles County, Narrows ranks 4 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 318 of 464.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Narrows has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 30.6% (±7.0 points) | 21.8% (±7.6 points) | −8.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $732 (±$119) | $931 (±$181) | +27.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $50,655 (±$4,923) | $62,708 (±$5,812) | +23.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Narrows
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narrows | — | 21.8% (±7.6 points) | — |
| Rich Creek | 3.7 mi | 41.0% (±13.5 points) | Higher |
| Glen Lyn | 4.0 mi | 21.4% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pearisburg | 4.5 mi | 30.2% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Peterstown | 4.7 mi | 33.2% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oakvale | 9.0 mi | 57.8% (±39.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pembroke | 9.5 mi | 30.6% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Athens | 13 mi | 25.9% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Princeton | 16 mi | 43.2% (±6.6 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rich Creek, VA (41.0%), Princeton, WV (43.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Giles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rich Creek | 41.0% (±13.5 points) |
| 2 | Pembroke | 30.6% (±10.4 points) |
| 3 | Pearisburg | 30.2% (±10.8 points) |
| 4 | Narrows | 21.8% (±7.6 points) |
| 5 | Glen Lyn | 21.4% (±19.6 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Narrows
How many renters are there in Narrows?
Narrows has an estimated 149 (±58) renting households, 21.8% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Narrows?
In Narrows, the share of households that rent went from 30.6% in 2015–2019 to 21.8% in 2020–2024 (−8.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Narrows?
A renting household in Narrows has 2.3 people on average, against 3.0 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Narrows?
The median renting household in Narrows, VA has an income of $58,482 (±$18,465) a year, against $67,950 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Narrows town, Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Narrows town, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Narrows town, Virginia
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Narrows town, Virginia
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Narrows town, Virginia
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Narrows town, Virginia (place:54904, in state:51).
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The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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