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Housing Affordability in Mathews, 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
- 9.0%
- Virginia 29.3%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 24.6%
- Virginia 48.5%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 0.0%
- Virginia 20.5%
Mathews has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more3524.6%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more00.0%
- Renters paying 50% or more2517.6%
- Median rent as a share of income: 22.5%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 19.0%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $313/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 3.5
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathews, VA | 9.0% | 24.6% | 0.0% | 22.5% |
| Mathews County | 19.8% | 42.0% | 16.5% | 25.2% |
| Virginia | 29.3% | 48.5% | 20.5% | 29.4% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Mathews, VA?
- In Mathews, VA, 9.0% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Mathews compare with Virginia?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Mathews is 9.0%, compared with 29.3% for Virginia as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates