How many renters in Bethany, OR pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.6% (±9.3 points) of renting households in Bethany, OR spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.6% (±9.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.1% (±8.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.2% (±4.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bethany
| Share of income spent on rent | Bethany | Washington County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.4% (±5.0 points) | 10.5% | 10.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.0% (±4.8 points) | 13.1% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.3% (±8.6 points) | 15.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.7% (±4.6 points) | 11.9% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.5% (±4.5 points) | 10.2% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.1% (±8.1 points) | 39.1% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Bethany against Washington County, its state and the nation
| Bethany | Washington County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.6% (±9.3 points) | 49.3% (±1.9 points) | 52.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.1% (±8.1 points) | 39.1% (±1.6 points) | 43.1% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.2% (±4.7 points) | 29.7% (±0.7 points) | 31.3% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $99,345 (±$19,661) | $75,885 (±$1,873) | $55,785 (±$659) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,245 (±$158) | $1,849 (±$16) | $1,525 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Bethany, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Washington County (49.3%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (52.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Washington County, Bethany ranks 18 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 174 of 300.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Bethany
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany | — | 46.6% (±9.3 points) | — |
| Oak Hills | 1.5 mi | 51.8% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockcreek | 2.0 mi | 50.9% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Mill | 2.5 mi | 51.2% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marlene Village | 3.2 mi | 44.6% (±21.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Hills | 4.2 mi | 37.6% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Haven-Sylvan | 4.6 mi | 50.8% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aloha | 5.1 mi | 44.0% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hillsboro | 5.3 mi | 46.2% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Oak Hills | 51.8% (±11.1 points) |
| 13 | Cedar Mill | 51.2% (±17.3 points) |
| 14 | Rockcreek | 50.9% (±19.6 points) |
| 15 | West Haven-Sylvan | 50.8% (±14.4 points) |
| 16 | Beaverton | 49.7% (±3.3 points) |
| 17 | Durham | 48.5% (±13.5 points) |
| 18 | Bethany | 46.6% (±9.3 points) |
| 19 | Gaston | 46.5% (±69.7 points) |
| 20 | Hillsboro | 46.2% (±3.8 points) |
| 21 | Cornelius | 45.8% (±17.2 points) |
| 22 | Marlene Village | 44.6% (±21.6 points) |
| 23 | Aloha | 44.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 24 | Garden Home-Whitford | 41.8% (±18.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Washington County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Bethany is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bethany
Are renters in Bethany rent-burdened?
46.6% of renting households in Bethany pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Bethany spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bethany, OR spends 28.2% (±4.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethany CDP, Oregon
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethany CDP, Oregon
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethany CDP, Oregon
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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