How many renters in Reston, VA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
35.7% (±4.2 points) of renting households in Reston, VA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 35.7% (±4.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.8% (±3.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.1% (±1.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Reston
| Share of income spent on rent | Reston | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.3% (±2.6 points) | 11.8% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.3% (±3.5 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.1% (±2.6 points) | 14.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.6% (±2.6 points) | 13.5% | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.9% (±2.3 points) | 9.3% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.8% (±3.5 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.
Reston against Fairfax County, its state and the nation
| Reston | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 35.7% (±4.2 points) | 45.6% (±1.5 points) | 48.5% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.8% (±3.5 points) | 36.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.1% (±1.3 points) | 28.3% (±0.5 points) | 29.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $108,882 (±$8,023) | $96,555 (±$1,546) | $60,343 (±$529) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,231 (±$54) | $2,276 (±$15) | $1,579 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Reston, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in 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, Reston ranks 52 of 68 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 334 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 Reston
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reston | — | 35.7% (±4.2 points) | — |
| Great Falls Crossing | 2.5 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Herndon | 2.6 mi | 30.4% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Difficult Run | 3.0 mi | 57.4% (±53.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dranesville | 3.5 mi | 52.1% (±22.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wolf Trap | 3.5 mi | 62.4% (±28.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hutchison | 3.6 mi | 58.2% (±14.1 points) | Higher |
| McNair | 3.6 mi | 41.5% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Floris | 3.7 mi | 54.0% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Fair Lakes | 39.9% (±10.4 points) |
| 47 | Franklin Farm | 38.8% (±26.2 points) |
| 48 | Newington Forest | 38.4% (±15.3 points) |
| 49 | Laurel Hill | 36.5% (±17.0 points) |
| 50 (tie) | Oakton | 36.4% (±6.2 points) |
| 50 (tie) | Tysons | 36.4% (±5.4 points) |
| 52 | Reston | 35.7% (±4.2 points) |
| 53 | Greenbriar | 32.5% (±16.3 points) |
| 54 | Crosspointe | 30.8% (±39.3 points) |
| 55 (tie) | Herndon | 30.4% (±6.3 points) |
| 55 (tie) | Mantua | 30.4% (±20.5 points) |
| 57 | Dunn Loring | 30.1% (±20.8 points) |
| 58 | Franconia | 28.6% (±7.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 68 places in Fairfax County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Reston 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 Reston
Are renters in Reston rent-burdened?
35.7% of renting households in Reston 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 Reston spend on rent?
The median renting household in Reston, VA spends 25.1% (±1.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Reston CDP, Virginia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Reston CDP, Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Reston 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 Reston CDP, Virginia (place:66672, 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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