Housing in Caroline County

The inside story on rent prices
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.

Rent in Caroline County averages $1,293/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 Caroline County FMR Area are $905 for a studio, $1,075 for 1‑bedroom, $1,312 for 2‑bedroom, $1,825 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,201 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $19 increase for a 2-bedroom in Caroline County shows a 1% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Caroline County was 3.0% in 2024, compared to Virginia at 2.9% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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Towns near Port Royal

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State
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8.9
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9.3
Caroline
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9.6
Stafford
VA
11.3
Spotsylvania
VA
11.4
Stafford
VA
11.7
Caroline
VA
13.8
Stafford
VA
14.9
Caroline
VA
15.0
Caroline
VA
18.5
Spotsylvania
VA
19.0
King George
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19.1
Caroline
VA
20.1
Caroline
VA
22.1
King George
VA
23.7
Caroline
VA
24.3
Caroline
VA
24.5
Caroline
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