How many renters in Stafford Courthouse, VA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
33.2% (±14.5 points) of renting households in Stafford Courthouse, VA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 33.2% (±14.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 26.0% (±13.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.8% (±4.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Stafford Courthouse
| Share of income spent on rent | Stafford Courthouse | Stafford County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.3% (±13.0 points) | 11.5% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.1% (±10.8 points) | 13.4% | 13.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.9% (±14.8 points) | 14.3% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.5% (±7.4 points) | 15.5% | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.2% (±4.9 points) | 12.2% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 26.0% (±13.7 points) | 33.1% | 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.
Stafford Courthouse against Stafford County, its state and the nation
| Stafford Courthouse | Stafford County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 33.2% (±14.5 points) | 45.3% (±5.2 points) | 48.5% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 26.0% (±13.7 points) | 33.1% (±3.9 points) | 39.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.8% (±4.3 points) | 28.5% (±1.3 points) | 29.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $111,685 (±$32,375) | $85,364 (±$8,810) | $60,343 (±$529) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,130 (±$187) | $2,020 (±$91) | $1,579 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Stafford Courthouse, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Stafford County (45.3%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (48.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Stafford County, Stafford Courthouse ranks 5 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 352 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 Stafford Courthouse
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Courthouse | — | 33.2% (±14.5 points) | — |
| Aquia Harbour | 3.6 mi | 41.6% (±41.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Falmouth | 6.5 mi | 57.1% (±26.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boswell's Corner | 6.6 mi | 76.9% (±47.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Southern Gateway | 6.8 mi | 47.0% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fredericksburg | 8.9 mi | 48.8% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Quantico Base | 9.1 mi | 68.4% (±12.0 points) | Higher |
| Passapatanzy | 9.5 mi | 48.8% (±72.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Quantico | 10 mi | 31.9% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Quantico Base, VA (68.4%).
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 Stafford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boswell's Corner | 76.9% (±47.2 points) |
| 2 | Falmouth | 57.1% (±26.4 points) |
| 3 | Southern Gateway | 47.0% (±23.2 points) |
| 4 | Aquia Harbour | 41.6% (±41.1 points) |
| 5 | Stafford Courthouse | 33.2% (±14.5 points) |
Stafford Courthouse 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 Stafford Courthouse
Are renters in Stafford Courthouse rent-burdened?
33.2% of renting households in Stafford Courthouse 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 Stafford Courthouse spend on rent?
The median renting household in Stafford Courthouse, VA spends 22.8% (±4.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stafford Courthouse CDP, Virginia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stafford Courthouse CDP, Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stafford Courthouse 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 Stafford Courthouse CDP, Virginia (place:74916, in state:51).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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