
Virginia
State in United States
Virginia has a land area of 39,471.7 square miles and a water area of 3,291.8 square miles. It is the 37th largest state by area. Virginia is bordered by Maryland, Tennessee, North Carolina, Kentucky, West Virginia, and District of Columbia.
Population and People
Total Population
1,782,959Data from Census Bureau
Average Age
42.8 YearData from Census Bureau
Senior Population (65 years and older)
368,775Data from Census Bureau
Veterans
7.6%Data from Census Bureau
Income and Poverty
Median Household Income
$76,373Data from Census Bureau
Poverty
27.5%Data from Census Bureau
Employment and Labor Force
Total Eligible Employment Population
1,463,746Data from Census Bureau
Unemployed
3.3%Data from Census Bureau
Housing
Housing Units
722,201Data from Census Bureau
Median Gross Rent (in dollars)
$767Data from Census Bureau
Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income
58.9%Data from Census Bureau
Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income
41.1%Data from Census Bureau
Median Home Price (in dollars)
$143,200Data from Census Bureau
Renter Rate
179,396Data from Census Bureau
Homeownership Rate
542,805Data from Census Bureau
Health
Disabled
18.7%Data from Census Bureau
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.
Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.
Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page
Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.
The State of Virginia is located in Philadelphia Regional Office. Within Virginia there are . Throughout Virginia there are 41 Public Housing Authority Offices.
We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.
CONTACT HUD: VIRGINIA
For general questions about HUD or its programs, contact the HUD office nearest you. In Virginia, offices are located in Richmond and Washington, DC.
For questions about FHA loans or programs, contact our FHA Resource Center:
- Find the answer online
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) CALL-FHA (800-225-5342)
- TTY: (800) 877-8339
For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing Information Resource Center:
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) 955-2232
- TTY: (800) 877-8339
FIELD OFFICES HUD: VIRGINIA
REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: VIRGINIA
Philadelphia Regional Office
100 Penn Square East,
Philadelphia PA, 19107

Regional Office
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TANF OFFICE HUD: VIRGINIA
LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: VIRGINIA
LIHWAP OFFICE HUD: VIRGINIA
RENTAL HELP: VIRGINIA
Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.
Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).
- PHAs in Virginia
- Links to PHA websites
- Questions? Email or call our Public and Indian Housing Information Resource Center toll-free at (800) 955-2232.
Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.
Need advice?
- Contact a housing counseling agency
- HUD Resource Locator – search for HUD offices, affordable housing, public housing agencies and homeless resources
HOMEOWNERSHIP: VIRGINIA
Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.
Getting Started
- Housing counseling agencies – free or low-cost counseling services for buying, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages
- Predatory lending – beware if you’re buying or refinancing your home; don’t become a victim of unfair lending practices
Buying a Home
- Assistance programs – resources and programs to help you buy and maintain your home
- HUD homes for sale
- Homeownership vouchers – some public housing agencies help you become a homeowner through the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program
Owning and Maintaining Your Home
- Home repairs – money for home improvements and repairs
- Avoid foreclosure – don’t lose your home
- Make your home more energy efficient
Population by Age Range in Virginia
Age and Sex
38.8 +/- 0.2
Median Age in Virginia

Age and Sex
38.8 +/- 0.2
Median Age in Virginia
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States
Population by Age Range in Virginia
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Older Population by Age Range in Virginia
Older Population
16.30 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Virginia

Older Population
16.30 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Virginia
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States
Older Population by Age in Virginia
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Veterans in Virginia
Veterans
9.70 +/- 0.2
Veterans in Virginia

Veterans
9.70 +/- 0.2
Veterans in Virginia
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States
Veterans in Virginia
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Median Household Income in Virginia
Median Household Income
$80,963 +/- $731
Median Household Income in Virginia

Median Household Income
$80,963 +/- $731
Median Household Income in Virginia
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States
Median Household Income in Virginia
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Poverty in Virginia
Poverty
10.20 +/- 0.3
Poverty in Virginia

Poverty
10.20 +/- 0.3
Poverty in Virginia
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States
Poverty in Virginia
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Educational Attainment in Virginia
Educational Attainment
41.80 +/- 0.4
Educational Attainment in Virginia

Educational Attainment
41.80 +/- 0.4
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Virginia
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States
Educational Attainment in Virginia
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Employment and Labor Force Status in Virginia
Employment rate
60.30% +/- 0.3%
Employment rate in Virginia

Employment rate
60.30% +/- 0.3%
Employment rate in Virginia
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States
HUD MAILING LISTS: VIRGINIA

Region III Interagency Council on Homelessness The purpose of the Regional III Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH) is to mirror the work of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness in Washington, DC (USICH) by coordinating the regional federal agencies’ response to homelessness. The federal agencies and State and local partners are able to increase collaboration through this council to prevent and end homelessness.
Region III News News you can use for HUD partners and customers in Delaware, The District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Affordable Housing Types
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Last Updated: August 23, 2023