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Lincolnia

Pop. 20,320·34th most expensive in Virginia·Rental market data updated monthly for Lincolnia, VA
Median rent (all units)
$2,188/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
+$226
Rising (Monthly)
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Lincolnia · $2,188
More expensive than 69% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
64/100
Good value
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Rents are 7% below what Lincolnia's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,188/mo
Expected by trend
$2,357/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,020
1 BR
$2,060
2 BR
$2,320
3 BR
$2,900
4 BR+
$3,420
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,320/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,188 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

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$26,256/yr
At $2,188/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Lincolnia, VA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 55.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,320
Median income
$121,639
Median age
38.1
Renters
43.1%
Age distribution
19.8%
22.7%
30.6%
14%
12.8%
Under 1819.8%
18–3422.7%
35–5430.6%
55–6414%
65+12.8%
Gender
53%
47%
Male53%
Female47%
Race & ethnicity
37.9%
23.5%
22.9%
13%
White37.9%
Black23.5%
Hispanic22.9%
Asian13%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
17%
18.1%
55.5%
No HS diploma9.5%
HS diploma17%
Some college18.1%
Bachelor's+55.5%
Housing tenure
56.9%
43.1%
Owner56.9%
Renter43.1%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Lincolnia, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,888 → $2,188
up 15.9%
Income
$107,508 → $121,639
up 13.1%
Population
20,704 → 20,320
down 1.9%
Renter share
44.9% → 43.1%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
50.1% → 55.5%
+5.4 pts

Five years ago, renters in Lincolnia, VA paid around $1,888 a month. That figure now sits near $2,188, up 15.9% from the 2023 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $107,508 to $121,639 across the same window, up 13.1% versus 2021. Census counts show Lincolnia, VA losing about 384 residents over the five-year window, down 1.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 44.9% to 43.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 50.1% to 55.5% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Lincolnia, VA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Lincolnia is $2,188/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,020/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,320/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,060/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,900/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($121,639/yr), Lincolnia ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lincolnia an affordable city for renters?

Lincolnia is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,188/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($121,639/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lincolnia falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Lincolnia?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,188/mo in Lincolnia. The local median household income is $121,639/yr, meaning the typical Lincolnia household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lincolnia?

Rent in Lincolnia has increased 2.5% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Lincolnia rent compare to other cities in Virginia?

Lincolnia is middle-of-the-pack for Virginia for rent, ranking #34 out of 83 tracked cities at $2,188/mo.

What percentage of Lincolnia residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.1% of Lincolnia households are renters, while 56.9% are owner-occupied. Lincolnia leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Lincolnia rent compare to the national average?

Lincolnia's median rent of $2,188/mo is $226 (12%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Virginia, it ranks #34 out of 83 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,188/mo, rent takes ~22% of Lincolnia's median household income ($121,639/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Lincolnia 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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