Subsidized Housing Data Available for County
TL;DR: USAFacts has released detailed data on subsidized housing in Chesterfield County, providing residents with information on affordability and housing assistance programs.
Quick facts
- Who: USAFacts nonprofit and Chesterfield County residents
- What: Subsidized housing data and affordability statistics now available for public review
- When: June 2026
- Where: Chesterfield County, Virginia
The story
USAFacts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to tracking and publishing verifiable U.S. statistics, has released comprehensive data on subsidized housing availability and affordability in Chesterfield County. The data provides residents with detailed information about the county's housing assistance programs and affordability landscape, offering a clearer picture of housing accessibility across income levels.
According to the available data, Chesterfield County is home to 684 rent-subsidized apartments that remain affordable to low-income households, along with 246 income-based apartments where tenants typically pay no more than 30 percent of their income toward rent and utilities. The Housing Choice Voucher Program, administered locally by Chesterfield County and Colonial Heights Social Services, serves as a federally funded rent subsidy program enabling low-income families to lease safe, decent, and affordable housing. On average, Section 8 vouchers provide $700 per month in rent assistance to participating landlords, though the program's waiting list is currently closed to new applications.
The county's median household income from 2020 to 2024 ranked 23rd among Virginia counties, with half of households earning above $101,900 and half earning below that threshold. Recent housing market data shows the median listing price at approximately $218 per square foot as of May 2026, while median contract rent for apartments stands at $1,609 monthly. These figures underscore the ongoing affordability challenges facing renters and buyers in the region.
Making this data publicly available through USAFacts allows residents, policymakers, and housing advocates to better understand housing accessibility and affordability trends in the county. The resource provides a foundation for informed discussion about housing needs and policy decisions affecting the community.
Key players
- USAFacts: Nonprofit organization tracking and publishing U.S. housing statistics
- Chesterfield County Social Services: Administers Housing Choice Voucher Program locally
- Chesterfield County Planning Department: County housing authority
The case for
Transparent access to housing data empowers residents to understand their options for assistance, helps policymakers identify gaps in affordable housing supply, and supports nonprofit organizations in targeting resources to areas of greatest need. Public data can inform community advocacy and drive informed decision-making about future housing policy and investment.
The case against
Data showing limited affordable inventory (684 subsidized apartments for a county of approximately 340,000 residents) highlights a significant gap between supply and demand; publishing statistics without accompanying increases in funding or new affordable housing programs may raise awareness of the problem without providing immediate solutions. Residents seeking housing assistance may face disappointment when discovering the Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed to new applicants.
Why it matters: For Chesterfield residents struggling with housing costs or seeking rental assistance, this data clarifies what programs exist and how accessible they are. The information is essential for the county to assess whether its current housing assistance meets resident needs and guides future decisions about housing policy and investment.
Places
Related links
- Chesterfield County Housing Assistance Programs
- Housing Resources and Employment Support Programs
- USAFacts Housing Affordability Guide
- USAFacts Chesterfield County Income Data
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Sources
- USAFacts Housing Affordability Guide
- Chesterfield County Housing Assistance
- Chesterfield County Housing Resources and Employment Support Programs
- USAFacts Chesterfield County Income and Population Data