How many renters in Woodlawn (Fairfax County), VA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
67.4% (±11.2 points) of renting households in Woodlawn (Fairfax County), VA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 67.4% (±11.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 52.1% (±9.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.8% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Woodlawn (Fairfax County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Woodlawn (Fairfax County) | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.2% (±2.6 points) | 11.8% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.9% (±4.6 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.5% (±3.5 points) | 14.6% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.2% (±6.1 points) | 13.5% | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.3% (±6.6 points) | 9.3% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 52.1% (±9.0 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.
Woodlawn (Fairfax County) against Fairfax County, its state and the nation
| Woodlawn (Fairfax County) | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 67.4% (±11.2 points) | 45.6% (±1.5 points) | 48.5% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 52.1% (±9.0 points) | 36.3% (±1.3 points) | 39.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.8% (±3.1 points) | 28.3% (±0.5 points) | 29.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $54,752 (±$17,771) | $96,555 (±$1,546) | $60,343 (±$529) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,828 (±$136) | $2,276 (±$15) | $1,579 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Woodlawn (Fairfax County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Fairfax County (45.6%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (48.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Fairfax County, Woodlawn (Fairfax County) ranks 7 of 68 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 50 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 Woodlawn (Fairfax County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn (Fairfax County) | — | 67.4% (±11.2 points) | — |
| Groveton | 1.2 mi | 43.2% (±11.4 points) | Lower |
| Mount Vernon | 1.5 mi | 61.3% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hayfield | 1.7 mi | 17.9% (±58.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Belvoir | 2.1 mi | 71.2% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hybla Valley | 2.1 mi | 45.7% (±11.1 points) | Lower |
| Kingstowne | 2.6 mi | 51.5% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Hunt | 3.1 mi | 40.0% (±18.7 points) | Lower |
| Franconia | 3.4 mi | 28.6% (±7.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Groveton, VA (43.2%), Hybla Valley, VA (45.7%), Fort Hunt, VA (40.0%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Navy | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 | Kings Park | 87.9% (±38.9 points) |
| 3 | Ravensworth | 87.1% (±50.2 points) |
| 4 | Fort Belvoir | 71.2% (±8.5 points) |
| 5 | Fairfax Station | 69.5% (±28.2 points) |
| 6 | Long Branch | 68.2% (±25.3 points) |
| 7 | Woodlawn (Fairfax County) | 67.4% (±11.2 points) |
| 8 | Braddock | 66.4% (±28.1 points) |
| 9 | Wolf Trap | 62.4% (±28.9 points) |
| 10 | Woodburn | 61.6% (±22.0 points) |
| 11 | Mount Vernon | 61.3% (±14.7 points) |
| 12 | North Springfield | 61.1% (±37.3 points) |
| 13 | Springfield | 60.3% (±7.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 68 places in Fairfax County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Woodlawn (Fairfax County) 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 Woodlawn (Fairfax County)
Are renters in Woodlawn (Fairfax County) rent-burdened?
67.4% of renting households in Woodlawn (Fairfax County) 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 Woodlawn (Fairfax County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Woodlawn (Fairfax County), VA spends 35.8% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodlawn CDP (Fairfax County), Virginia
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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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