City Report · VA

Haymarket

Pop. 1,580·3rd most expensive in Virginia·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,637/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-10.8%
vs US Median
+$1,675
Falling (Monthly)
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Haymarket · $3,637
More expensive than 96% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,637/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$145,000/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
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$3,200/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,637 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 →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$43,644/yr
At $3,637/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, -10.8% 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: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Haymarket is $3,637/mo as of August 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 25% 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 $3,637/mo, rent takes approximately 25% 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 $145,000/year (~$70/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,637/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 August 2026.

How does Haymarket rent compare to other cities in Virginia?

Haymarket is one of the pricier cities in Virginia for rent, ranking #3 out of 83 tracked cities at $3,637/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Haymarket?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Haymarket ($3,637/mo): Centreville ($2,431/mo), Gainesville ($2,959/mo), Ashburn ($3,075/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 $3,637/mo is $1,675 (85%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Virginia, it ranks #3 out of 83 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,637/mo, rent takes ~25% 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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