What percentage of people rent in Stephens City, VA?
33.0% (±8.4 points) of the occupied homes in Stephens City, VA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 307 renting households against 623 that own their home.
In Stephens City, the share of households that rent went from 51.3% in 2015–2019 to 33.0% in 2020–2024 (−18.3 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 33.0% (±8.4 points)
- Renting households
- 307 (±87)
- Median renter income
- $65,694 (±$6,758)
Who rents and who owns in Stephens City
| Stephens City | Frederick County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 33.0% (±8.4 points) | 20.7% (±1.7 points) | 32.7% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 307 (±87) | 7,317 (±631) | 1,099,123 (±8,702) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 623 (±127) | 28,068 (±644) | 2,266,609 (±13,049) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.0 (±0.4) | 2.4 (±0.2) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.9 (±0.4) | 2.7 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $65,694 (±$6,758) | $62,306 (±$8,170) | $60,343 (±$529) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $143,875 (±$35,074) | $109,535 (±$5,981) | $114,147 (±$479) | $100,009 |
In Stephens City, the renter share is higher than in Frederick County (20.7%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (32.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Frederick County, Stephens City ranks 2 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 217 of 464.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Stephens City has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 51.3% (±6.9 points) | 33.0% (±8.4 points) | −18.3 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $1,070 (±$84) | $1,210 (±$113) | +13.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $64,643 (±$12,375) | $102,593 (±$39,182) | +58.7% | 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 Stephens City
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens City | — | 33.0% (±8.4 points) | — |
| Middletown | 5.5 mi | 39.1% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winchester | 6.0 mi | 56.4% (±3.5 points) | Higher |
| Boyce | 8.5 mi | 17.2% (±9.1 points) | Lower |
| Strasburg | 9.4 mi | 30.0% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shawneeland | 9.9 mi | 10.0% (±7.1 points) | Lower |
| Front Royal | 12 mi | 41.8% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shenandoah Farms | 12 mi | 12.2% (±6.9 points) | Lower |
| Apple Mountain Lake | 13 mi | 19.0% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Boyce, VA (17.2%), Shawneeland, VA (10.0%), Shenandoah Farms, VA (12.2%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Winchester, VA (56.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Frederick County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middletown | 39.1% (±9.4 points) |
| 2 | Stephens City | 33.0% (±8.4 points) |
| 3 | Shawneeland | 10.0% (±7.1 points) |
| 4 | Lake Holiday | 9.7% (±8.4 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 Stephens City
How many renters are there in Stephens City?
Stephens City has an estimated 307 (±87) renting households, 33.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Stephens City?
In Stephens City, the share of households that rent went from 51.3% in 2015–2019 to 33.0% in 2020–2024 (−18.3 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Stephens City?
A renting household in Stephens City has 2.0 people on average, against 2.9 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Stephens City?
The median renting household in Stephens City, VA has an income of $65,694 (±$6,758) a year, against $143,875 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stephens City town, Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stephens City town, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Stephens City town, Virginia
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Stephens City town, Virginia
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Stephens City 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 Stephens City town, Virginia (place:75344, 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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