How many renters in Bonney Lake, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.3% (±11.2 points) of renting households in Bonney Lake, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.3% (±11.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.0% (±10.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.9% (±8.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bonney Lake
| Share of income spent on rent | Bonney Lake | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.4% (±8.3 points) | 9.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.9% (±7.0 points) | 11.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.1% (±8.2 points) | 13.5% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.3% (±5.6 points) | 12.8% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.3% (±4.6 points) | 10.4% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.0% (±10.2 points) | 42.6% | 40.1% | 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.
Bonney Lake against Pierce County, its state and the nation
| Bonney Lake | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.3% (±11.2 points) | 53.0% (±1.6 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.0% (±10.2 points) | 42.6% (±1.4 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.9% (±8.1 points) | 31.5% (±0.7 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $86,103 (±$24,437) | $68,118 (±$1,782) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,256 (±$164) | $1,806 (±$18) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Bonney Lake, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Pierce County (53.0%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (49.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Pierce County, Bonney Lake ranks 33 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 241 of 467.
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 Bonney Lake
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonney Lake | — | 48.3% (±11.2 points) | — |
| Lake Tapps | 2.2 mi | 22.6% (±14.4 points) | Lower |
| Alderton | 3.2 mi | 33.7% (±32.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sumner | 3.9 mi | 46.7% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Ridge | 4.0 mi | 56.8% (±27.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Heights | 4.3 mi | 81.5% (±50.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Prairie | 5.4 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Puyallup | 5.4 mi | 34.4% (±36.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tehaleh | 5.8 mi | 58.1% (±39.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake Tapps, WA (22.6%).
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 Pierce County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Maplewood | 51.2% (±26.3 points) |
| 28 | South Hill | 49.7% (±6.7 points) |
| 29 | Puyallup | 49.5% (±5.6 points) |
| 30 | Eatonville | 49.2% (±28.2 points) |
| 31 | Summit View | 48.7% (±14.6 points) |
| 32 | Clover Creek | 48.4% (±19.2 points) |
| 33 | Bonney Lake | 48.3% (±11.2 points) |
| 34 | Midland | 47.4% (±12.6 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Elk Plain | 47.3% (±13.9 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Spanaway | 47.3% (±8.0 points) |
| 37 | Sumner | 46.7% (±12.2 points) |
| 38 | Frederickson | 44.8% (±13.8 points) |
| 39 | Rosedale | 43.1% (±42.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Bonney Lake
Are renters in Bonney Lake rent-burdened?
48.3% of renting households in Bonney Lake 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 Bonney Lake spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bonney Lake, WA spends 28.9% (±8.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bonney Lake city, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bonney Lake city, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bonney Lake city, Washington
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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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