How many renters in Tysons, VA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
36.4% (±5.4 points) of renting households in Tysons, VA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 36.4% (±5.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.4% (±4.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.0% (±1.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Tysons
| Share of income spent on rent | Tysons | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.9% (±3.0 points) | 11.8% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.5% (±3.9 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.5% (±3.8 points) | 14.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.7% (±3.6 points) | 13.5% | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.0% (±2.9 points) | 9.3% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.4% (±4.5 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.
Tysons against Fairfax County, its state and the nation
| Tysons | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 36.4% (±5.4 points) | 45.6% (±1.5 points) | 48.5% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.4% (±4.5 points) | 36.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.0% (±1.6 points) | 28.3% (±0.5 points) | 29.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $116,341 (±$9,321) | $96,555 (±$1,546) | $60,343 (±$529) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,497 (±$74) | $2,276 (±$15) | $1,579 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Tysons, 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, Tysons ranks 51 of 68 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 331 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 Tysons
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tysons | — | 36.4% (±5.4 points) | — |
| Pimmit Hills | 1.7 mi | 27.1% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dunn Loring | 1.9 mi | 30.1% (±20.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vienna | 2.3 mi | 46.3% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| McLean | 2.4 mi | 48.6% (±8.7 points) | Higher |
| Idylwood | 2.6 mi | 41.1% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wolf Trap | 3.2 mi | 62.4% (±28.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Merrifield | 3.5 mi | 40.9% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Falls Church | 3.8 mi | 43.1% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: McLean, VA (48.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Fort Hunt | 40.0% (±18.7 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 68 places in Fairfax County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Tysons 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 Tysons
Are renters in Tysons rent-burdened?
36.4% of renting households in Tysons 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 Tysons spend on rent?
The median renting household in Tysons, VA spends 25.0% (±1.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tysons CDP, Virginia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tysons CDP, Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tysons 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 Tysons CDP, Virginia (place:79950, 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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