Mathews, VA

City

Rent in Mathews

Rent-to-Income Ratio

22.5%

Renter Share

36.3%

Median Renter Income

$28,873

Avg Household Size

2.1

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 59.9%
$1,000-$1,500: 40.1%
$1,500-$2,000: 0.0%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 47.2%
20-30% (moderate): 28.2%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 7.0%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 17.6%
Not Computed: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $56,981
Renter Households: $28,873

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 59.9%
$1,000-$1,500: 40.1%
$1,500-$2,000: 0.0%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Mathews

Hallieford / Cobbs Creek

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources