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What Is the Average Rent in Petersburg city, Virginia?

$1,174/month 3.7%vs 2023 ($1,132)

City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Petersburg city, Virginia is $1,174/month (±$44), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $189,000 (±$18,119), and the median household income is $50,698/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for Petersburg city, Virginia

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,174
Median Home Value$189,000
Median Household Income$50,698
Total Housing Units15,138
Renter-Occupied Units9,292
Renter-Occupied Share61%
Households Paying 50%+ Income2,486 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$1,297+0.0%
1 BR$1,079+0.0%
2 BR$1,186+0.0%
3 BR$1,243+0.0%
4 BR$1,375+0.0%
5+ BR$1,728+0.0%

How does Petersburg city, Virginia compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Virginia.

Higher rent than 49% of cities in Virginia · 239th of 470

Cheapest: St. Paul town($460)
Priciest: Great Falls CDP($3,501)
#CityValue
1Great Falls CDP$3,501
1South Run CDP$3,501
1Wakefield CDP$3,501
… 235 more …
239Petersburg city(you are here)$1,174
… 228 more …
468St. Paul town$460
469Fries town$333
470Lovingston CDP$232

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Petersburg city, Virginia?

The median gross rent in Petersburg city, Virginia is $1,174/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Petersburg city, Virginia?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Petersburg city, Virginia is $1,186/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$58. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Petersburg city, Virginia?

The median home value in Petersburg city, Virginia is $189,000 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Petersburg city are rent-burdened?

In Petersburg city, Virginia, 2,486 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Petersburg city, Virginia?

The median household income in Petersburg city, Virginia is $50,698/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,174 has a margin of error of ±$44. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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