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Fort Hunt

Pop. 16,700·2nd most expensive in Virginia·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$4,274/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.0%
vs US Median
+$2,312
Falling (Monthly)
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Fort Hunt · $4,274
More expensive than 98% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $4,274/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$171,000/yr
Local median income
$216,038/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Fort Hunt's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$3,020
1 BR
$3,080
2 BR
$3,470
3 BR
$4,340
4 BR+
$5,120
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$3,470/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $4,274 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$51,288/yr
At $4,274/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Fort Hunt, VA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 80.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,700
Median income
$216,038
Median age
43
Renters
5.9%
Age distribution
26.8%
28.6%
12.6%
21%
Under 1826.8%
18–3411%
35–5428.6%
55–6412.6%
65+21%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
86.1%
White86.1%
Black1.5%
Hispanic6.2%
Asian3.5%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
80.7%
No HS diploma1.9%
HS diploma5.9%
Some college11.5%
Bachelor's+80.7%
Housing tenure
94.1%
Owner94.1%
Renter5.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Fort Hunt, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$188,925 → $216,038
up 14.4%
Population
16,322 → 16,700
up 2.3%
Renter share
6.6% → 5.9%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
78.8% → 80.7%
+1.9 pts
Median age
45.9 → 43
-2.9 yrs

Median household income rose from $188,925 to $216,038 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.4% shift. The population has grown by 2.3% since 2021, moving from about 16,322 residents to roughly 16,700.

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About renting in Fort Hunt, VA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Fort Hunt is $4,274/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $3,020/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,470/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $3,080/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $4,340/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($216,038/yr), Fort Hunt ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fort Hunt an affordable city for renters?

Fort Hunt is considered very affordable for renters. At $4,274/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($216,038/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fort Hunt falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Fort Hunt?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $171,000/year (~$82/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,274/mo in Fort Hunt. The local median household income is $216,038/yr, meaning the typical Fort Hunt household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fort Hunt?

Rent in Fort Hunt has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Fort Hunt rent compare to other cities in Virginia?

Fort Hunt is one of the pricier cities in Virginia for rent, ranking #2 out of 83 tracked cities at $4,274/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Fort Hunt?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Fort Hunt ($4,274/mo): Fort Washington ($1,695/mo), Oxon Hill ($1,879/mo), Huntington ($2,194/mo).

What percentage of Fort Hunt residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 5.9% of Fort Hunt households are renters, while 94.1% are owner-occupied. Fort Hunt leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Fort Hunt rent compare to the national average?

Fort Hunt's median rent of $4,274/mo is $2,312 (118%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Virginia, it ranks #2 out of 83 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $4,274/mo, rent takes ~24% of Fort Hunt's median household income ($216,038/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Fort Hunt 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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