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Housing Affordability in Frederick County, 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
- 23.0%
- Virginia 29.3%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 44.2%
- Virginia 48.5%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 18.0%
- Virginia 20.5%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,893/mo
- Virginia $2,127/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more2,90944.2%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more5,01518.0%
- Renters paying 50% or more1,09616.6%
- Median rent as a share of income: 28.0%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 19.4%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $544/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 4.0
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick County, VA | 23.0% | 44.2% | 18.0% | 28.0% |
| Virginia | 29.3% | 48.5% | 20.5% | 29.4% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Frederick County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawneeland | 18.7% | 35.7% | 16.7% | 26.7% |
| Stephens City | 21.6% | 40.5% | 12.4% | 24.0% |
| Lake Holiday | 14.2% | 20.0% | 13.6% | 25.6% |
| Middletown | 38.5% | 47.9% | 32.6% | 29.5% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Frederick County, VA?
- In Frederick County, VA, 23.0% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Frederick County compare with Virginia?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Frederick County is 23.0%, compared with 29.3% for Virginia as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates