What percentage of people rent in Occoquan, VA?
42.2% (±11.3 points) of the occupied homes in Occoquan, VA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 220 renting households against 301 that own their home.
In Occoquan, the share of households that rent went from 42.3% in 2015–2019 to 42.2% in 2020–2024 (−0.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 42.2% (±11.3 points)
- Renting households
- 220 (±82)
- Median renter income
- $85,882 (±$19,766)
Who rents and who owns in Occoquan
| Occoquan | Prince William County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 42.2% (±11.3 points) | 25.7% (±0.9 points) | 32.7% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 220 (±82) | 40,363 (±1,409) | 1,099,123 (±8,702) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 301 (±72) | 116,435 (±1,555) | 2,266,609 (±13,049) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.5 (±0.3) | 2.8 (±0.1) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 1.9 (±0.3) | 3.2 (±0.0) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $85,882 (±$19,766) | $82,422 (±$3,648) | $60,343 (±$529) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $183,393 (±$18,716) | $156,473 (±$3,166) | $114,147 (±$479) | $100,009 |
In Occoquan, the renter share is higher than in Prince William County (25.7%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (32.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Prince William County, Occoquan ranks 7 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 114 of 464.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Occoquan has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 42.3% (±7.7 points) | 42.2% (±11.3 points) | −0.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,352 (±$133) | $1,880 (±$221) | +39.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $110,833 (±$22,220) | $134,323 (±$28,801) | +21.2% | 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 Occoquan
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occoquan | — | 42.2% (±11.3 points) | — |
| Laurel Hill | 1.9 mi | 22.0% (±5.1 points) | Lower |
| Lake Ridge | 2.4 mi | 23.6% (±2.8 points) | Lower |
| Potomac Mills | 2.6 mi | 23.9% (±12.4 points) | Lower |
| Lorton | 2.7 mi | 35.6% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbridge | 2.9 mi | 45.6% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crosspointe | 3.0 mi | 3.7% (±3.3 points) | Lower |
| Newington Forest | 4.1 mi | 10.3% (±2.8 points) | Lower |
| South Run | 4.6 mi | 3.9% (±4.6 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Laurel Hill, VA (22.0%), Lake Ridge, VA (23.6%), Potomac Mills, VA (23.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Prince William County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Innovation | 100.0% (±10.5 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Quantico Base | 100.0% (±3.4 points) |
| 3 | Quantico | 83.9% (±7.4 points) |
| 4 | Bull Run (Prince William County) | 66.7% (±5.0 points) |
| 5 | Yorkshire | 49.6% (±7.5 points) |
| 6 | Woodbridge | 45.6% (±3.2 points) |
| 7 | Occoquan | 42.2% (±11.3 points) |
| 8 | Sudley | 38.4% (±5.4 points) |
| 9 | Cherry Hill | 38.1% (±4.6 points) |
| 10 | Triangle | 36.9% (±6.6 points) |
| 11 | Leesylvania | 34.1% (±4.0 points) |
| 12 | Potomac Mills | 23.9% (±12.4 points) |
| 13 | Lake Ridge | 23.6% (±2.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Prince William County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Occoquan
How many renters are there in Occoquan?
Occoquan has an estimated 220 (±82) renting households, 42.2% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Occoquan?
In Occoquan, the share of households that rent went from 42.3% in 2015–2019 to 42.2% in 2020–2024 (−0.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Occoquan?
A renting household in Occoquan has 1.5 people on average, against 1.9 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Occoquan?
The median renting household in Occoquan, VA has an income of $85,882 (±$19,766) a year, against $183,393 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Occoquan town, Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Occoquan town, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Occoquan town, Virginia
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Occoquan town, Virginia
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Occoquan 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 Occoquan town, Virginia (place:58696, in state:51).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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Figures last updated on .
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