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Housing in Accomack County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Accomack County averages $977/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Virginia median of $1,579 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 29% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Accomack County FMR Area are $798 for a studio, $922 for 1‑bedroom, $1,136 for 2‑bedroom, $1,473 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,669 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $159 increase for a 2-bedroom in Accomack County shows a 16% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Accomack County was 3.6% in 2024, compared to Virginia at 2.9% and the national rate of 4.0%.
