How many renters in Metzger, OR pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
68.8% (±19.5 points) of renting households in Metzger, OR spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 68.8% (±19.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 67.5% (±19.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in Metzger
| Share of income spent on rent | Metzger | Washington County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.9% (±5.9 points) | 10.5% | 10.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 3.3% (±4.1 points) | 13.1% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.6% (±16.8 points) | 15.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.4% (±11.3 points) | 11.9% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.3% (±1.9 points) | 10.2% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 67.5% (±19.4 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.
Metzger against Washington County, its state and the nation
| Metzger | Washington County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 68.8% (±19.5 points) | 49.3% (±1.9 points) | 52.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 67.5% (±19.4 points) | 39.1% (±1.6 points) | 43.1% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 29.7% (±0.7 points) | 31.3% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,927 (±$21,091) | $75,885 (±$1,873) | $55,785 (±$659) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,629 (±$211) | $1,849 (±$16) | $1,525 (±$10) | $1,413 |
In Metzger, 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, Metzger ranks 3 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 43 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 Metzger
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metzger | — | 68.8% (±19.5 points) | — |
| Garden Home-Whitford | 1.0 mi | 41.8% (±18.6 points) | Lower |
| Tigard | 2.1 mi | 52.1% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Raleigh Hills | 2.5 mi | 51.9% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Slope | 3.3 mi | 55.7% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beaverton | 3.3 mi | 49.7% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Durham | 3.8 mi | 48.5% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Oswego | 3.9 mi | 47.2% (±6.5 points) | Lower |
| King City | 4.0 mi | 73.9% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Garden Home-Whitford, OR (41.8%), Lake Oswego, OR (47.2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Plains | 74.7% (±29.9 points) |
| 2 | King City | 73.9% (±17.0 points) |
| 3 | Metzger | 68.8% (±19.5 points) |
| 4 | Bull Mountain | 64.8% (±35.4 points) |
| 5 | Banks | 59.2% (±23.6 points) |
| 6 | Forest Grove | 58.6% (±8.9 points) |
| 7 | West Slope | 55.7% (±12.6 points) |
| 8 | Sherwood | 53.8% (±13.9 points) |
| 9 | Tigard | 52.1% (±5.9 points) |
Showing 9 of 25 places in Washington County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Metzger 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 Metzger
Are renters in Metzger rent-burdened?
68.8% of renting households in Metzger 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 Metzger spend on rent?
The median renting household in Metzger, OR spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Metzger CDP, Oregon
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Metzger CDP, Oregon
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Metzger CDP, Oregon
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Metzger CDP, Oregon (place:47800, in state:41).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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