What percentage of people rent in Warrenton, VA?
37.0% (±5.9 points) of the occupied homes in Warrenton, VA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 1,476 renting households against 2,509 that own their home.
In Warrenton, the share of households that rent went from 39.0% in 2015–2019 to 37.0% in 2020–2024 (−2.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 37.0% (±5.9 points)
- Renting households
- 1,476 (±257)
- Median renter income
- $54,505 (±$10,556)
Who rents and who owns in Warrenton
| Warrenton | Fauquier County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 37.0% (±5.9 points) | 21.2% (±1.9 points) | 32.7% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 1,476 (±257) | 5,654 (±522) | 1,099,123 (±8,702) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 2,509 (±300) | 21,066 (±600) | 2,266,609 (±13,049) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.9 (±0.3) | 2.4 (±0.1) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.8 (±0.3) | 2.9 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $54,505 (±$10,556) | $71,175 (±$14,952) | $60,343 (±$529) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $117,629 (±$23,045) | $150,617 (±$4,983) | $114,147 (±$479) | $100,009 |
In Warrenton, the renter share is higher than in Fauquier County (21.2%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (32.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Fauquier County, Warrenton ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 168 of 464.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Warrenton has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 39.0% (±5.6 points) | 37.0% (±5.9 points) | −2.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,314 (±$77) | $1,418 (±$171) | +7.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $73,402 (±$6,850) | $83,331 (±$7,497) | +13.5% | 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 Warrenton
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrenton | — | 37.0% (±5.9 points) | — |
| New Baltimore | 4.6 mi | 6.7% (±4.5 points) | Lower |
| Bealeton | 9.4 mi | 21.3% (±7.5 points) | Lower |
| Gainesville | 9.8 mi | 16.5% (±3.5 points) | Lower |
| The Plains | 10 mi | 65.2% (±22.1 points) | Higher |
| Marshall | 10 mi | 59.0% (±12.6 points) | Higher |
| Haymarket | 11 mi | 7.6% (±5.0 points) | Lower |
| Nokesville | 12 mi | 21.1% (±17.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Linton Hall | 12 mi | 10.1% (±2.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Baltimore, VA (6.7%), Bealeton, VA (21.3%), Gainesville, VA (16.5%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: The Plains, VA (65.2%), Marshall, VA (59.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Fauquier County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Plains | 65.2% (±22.1 points) |
| 2 | Remington | 64.5% (±14.0 points) |
| 3 | Marshall | 59.0% (±12.6 points) |
| 4 | Warrenton | 37.0% (±5.9 points) |
| 5 | Bealeton | 21.3% (±7.5 points) |
| 6 | New Baltimore | 6.7% (±4.5 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 Warrenton
How many renters are there in Warrenton?
Warrenton has an estimated 1,476 (±257) renting households, 37.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Warrenton?
In Warrenton, the share of households that rent went from 39.0% in 2015–2019 to 37.0% in 2020–2024 (−2.0 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Warrenton?
A renting household in Warrenton has 1.9 people on average, against 2.8 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Warrenton?
The median renting household in Warrenton, VA has an income of $54,505 (±$10,556) a year, against $117,629 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Warrenton town, Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Warrenton town, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Warrenton town, Virginia
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Warrenton town, Virginia
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Warrenton 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 Warrenton town, Virginia (place:83136, 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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Figures last updated on .
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