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Housing Affordability in Arlington, VA

Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

Households paying 30%+ for housing
31.2%
Virginia 29.3%
Renters paying 30%+
40.1%
Virginia 48.5%
Homeowners paying 30%+
18.9%
Virginia 20.5%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$3,649/mo
Virginia $2,127/mo

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more25,53540.1%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more8,67618.9%
  • Renters paying 50% or more12,53019.7%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 26.5%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 19.6%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $1,195/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 6.3

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Arlington, VA31.2%40.1%18.9%26.5%
Arlington County31.2%40.1%18.9%26.5%
Virginia29.3%48.5%20.5%29.4%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in Arlington, VA?
In Arlington, VA, 31.2% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Arlington compare with Virginia?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Arlington is 31.2%, compared with 29.3% for Virginia as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates