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Rental market in Oakton: rising rents

In Oakton, Census median gross rent rose about 21.0% over the last five years, rents on a clear upward path. The numbers also show renters in 31.4% of homes, vacancy near 3.7%, and a population of 1,147,837, up 0.2% over five years. The typical home is valued near $732,800, and the median household earns about $153,637 a year, with renters spending a median 28.3% of income on rent.

Market at a glance

Rents & affordability

+3% 2-bed vs U.S. rent
+-0% 3-bed vs U.S. rent
+3% 4-bed vs U.S. rent
+21.0% Rent trend, 5-yr
28.3% Rent-to-income

People & households

31.4% Renter-occupied
1,147,837 Population
+0.2% Population, 5-yr
$153,637 Median household income

Housing stock

3.7% Vacancy rate
$732,800 Median home value
1983 Median year built
68.3% Single-family homes

Jobs

3.7% Unemployment rate
Rent vs the U.S. average, by bedroom size
U.S. average 2-bed +3% 3-bed 0% 4-bed +3%
Who rents vs owns
Renters 31.4% Owners 68.6%

A professional property manager in Oakton generally handles pricing, marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, and maintenance. About 68.3% of local housing is single-family, a common focus for rental owners. With vacancy near 3.7%, rent positioning and days on market can shape your return. Area unemployment is 3.7% as of July 2026. See the managers above and ask for a free quote.

These numbers cover long-term residential rentals only, not vacation rentals. Non-residential rents are not shown, yet they tend to shift with residential rents, so the local pattern remains informative.

Frequently asked questions

Are rents rising in Oakton?

Census data shows median gross rent rose about 21.0% across five years.

How do rents in Oakton compare to the national average?

Versus the national average: two-bedroom +3%, three-bedroom +-0%, four-bedroom +3%. Each figure compares a bedroom size to the typical U.S. rent, not a rent we set.

Is Oakton a good market for rental property?

Demand is strong here, with few vacant units available. Renters make up 31.4% of households and vacancy sits near 3.7%. Three-bedroom rents run about -0% above the national average, and rents rose about 21.0% over five years.

How strong is rental demand in Oakton?

Renters make up 31.4% of the housing, and the population of 1,147,837 grew 0.2% over five years. Vacancy runs near 3.7%.

Rent shown as a deviation from the typical U.S. rent, a national average weighted by renter population, from HERO and HUD reference data. Demographics, population, and rent trend from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates at the county level, with the five-year trend measured against the 2015-2019 estimates. Unemployment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (July 2026).