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Haymarket

Pop. 1,580·2nd most expensive in Virginia·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$4,075/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$2,110
Stable (Monthly)
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Haymarket · $4,075
More expensive than 98% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $4,075/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$163,000/yr
Local median income
$173,750/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Haymarket's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,780
1 BR
$2,840
2 BR
$3,200
3 BR
$4,000
4 BR+
$4,720
Research median
$3,200/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$48,900/yr
At $4,075/mo median
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Haymarket, VA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 53.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,580
Median income
$173,750
Median age
39.1
Renters
7.6%
Age distribution
24.6%
20.3%
32.2%
12.4%
Under 1824.6%
18–3420.3%
35–5432.2%
55–6412.4%
65+10.6%
Gender
53.5%
46.5%
Male53.5%
Female46.5%
Race & ethnicity
60.8%
19.2%
White60.8%
Black8.7%
Hispanic10.3%
Asian19.2%
Other1%
Education (25+)
20%
22.7%
53.4%
No HS diploma3.9%
HS diploma20%
Some college22.7%
Bachelor's+53.4%
Housing tenure
92.4%
Owner92.4%
Renter7.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Haymarket, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$133,750 → $173,750
up 29.9%
Population
1,556 → 1,580
up 1.5%
Renter share
17.3% → 7.6%
-9.7 pts
Bachelor's+
49.3% → 53.4%
+4.1 pts
Median age
36.5 → 39.1
+2.6 yrs

Median household income climbed from $133,750 to $173,750 between 2021 and 2024, a 29.9% shift. Census counts show Haymarket, VA adding about 24 residents over the five-year window, up 1.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 17.3% to 7.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 49.3% to 53.4% across the same window.

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About renting in Haymarket, VA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Haymarket is $4,075/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,780/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,200/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,840/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $4,000/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($173,750/yr), Haymarket ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Haymarket an affordable city for renters?

Haymarket is considered affordable for renters. At $4,075/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($173,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Haymarket falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Haymarket?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $163,000/year (~$78/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,075/mo in Haymarket. The local median household income is $173,750/yr, meaning the typical Haymarket household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Haymarket?

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

How does Haymarket rent compare to other cities in Virginia?

Haymarket is one of the pricier cities in Virginia for rent, ranking #2 out of 83 tracked cities at $4,075/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Haymarket?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Haymarket ($4,075/mo): Centreville ($2,424/mo), Gainesville ($2,947/mo), Ashburn ($2,995/mo).

What percentage of Haymarket residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 7.6% of Haymarket households are renters, while 92.4% are owner-occupied. Haymarket leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Haymarket rent compare to the national average?

Haymarket's median rent of $4,075/mo is $2,110 (107%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Virginia, it ranks #2 out of 83 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $4,075/mo, rent takes ~28% of Haymarket's median household income ($173,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2–5.75%
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