How many renters in South Riding, VA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.7% (±11.1 points) of renting households in South Riding, VA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.7% (±11.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 29.6% (±9.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.5% (±3.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in South Riding
| Share of income spent on rent | South Riding | Loudoun County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.6% (±11.9 points) | 13.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.3% (±6.9 points) | 13.7% | 13.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.2% (±7.7 points) | 15.4% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.2% (±5.9 points) | 13.3% | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.1% (±5.0 points) | 6.8% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 29.6% (±9.9 points) | 37.3% | 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.
South Riding against Loudoun County, its state and the nation
| South Riding | Loudoun County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.7% (±11.1 points) | 44.1% (±2.8 points) | 48.5% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 29.6% (±9.9 points) | 37.3% (±2.5 points) | 39.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.5% (±3.2 points) | 27.8% (±0.9 points) | 29.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $132,107 (±$32,989) | $103,788 (±$4,835) | $60,343 (±$529) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,905 (±$194) | $2,386 (±$44) | $1,579 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In South Riding, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Loudoun County (44.1%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (48.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Loudoun County, South Riding ranks 17 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 311 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 South Riding
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Riding | — | 38.7% (±11.1 points) | — |
| Stone Ridge | 2.4 mi | 23.6% (±18.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arcola | 2.5 mi | 61.5% (±22.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chantilly | 4.1 mi | 51.3% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sully Square | 4.7 mi | 27.5% (±19.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Loudoun Valley Estates | 4.8 mi | 34.2% (±20.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brambleton | 4.9 mi | 60.3% (±12.8 points) | Higher |
| Bull Run (Fairfax County) | 5.1 mi | 10.8% (±44.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Floris | 5.7 mi | 54.0% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Brambleton, VA (60.3%).
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 Loudoun County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Middleburg | 44.3% (±20.3 points) |
| 12 | Belmont | 44.0% (±18.5 points) |
| 13 | Broadlands | 43.7% (±16.5 points) |
| 14 | Lowes Island | 43.1% (±21.1 points) |
| 15 | Oak Grove | 42.5% (±29.8 points) |
| 16 | Sugarland Run | 41.1% (±16.6 points) |
| 17 | South Riding | 38.7% (±11.1 points) |
| 18 | Purcellville | 37.4% (±26.4 points) |
| 19 | Goose Creek Village | 36.2% (±21.8 points) |
| 20 | Loudoun Valley Estates | 34.2% (±20.1 points) |
| 21 | Dulles Town Center | 32.6% (±16.5 points) |
| 22 | One Loudoun | 27.3% (±24.0 points) |
| 23 | University Center | 27.2% (±14.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Loudoun County, ranked from highest to lowest.
South Riding 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 South Riding
Are renters in South Riding rent-burdened?
38.7% of renting households in South Riding 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 South Riding spend on rent?
The median renting household in South Riding, VA spends 26.5% (±3.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Riding CDP, Virginia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Riding CDP, Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Riding 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 South Riding CDP, Virginia (place:74100, 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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