How many renters in Burien, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.8% (±5.6 points) of renting households in Burien, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.8% (±5.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.1% (±4.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.9% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Burien
| Share of income spent on rent | Burien | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.9% (±2.0 points) | 14.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.6% (±3.0 points) | 13.2% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.6% (±3.2 points) | 13.8% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.1% (±4.7 points) | 11.9% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.7% (±2.8 points) | 9.3% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.1% (±4.9 points) | 37.5% | 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.
Burien against King County, its state and the nation
| Burien | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.8% (±5.6 points) | 46.8% (±0.8 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.1% (±4.9 points) | 37.5% (±0.7 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.9% (±2.1 points) | 28.6% (±0.3 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $70,008 (±$9,984) | $85,547 (±$1,255) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,782 (±$50) | $2,092 (±$13) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Burien, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from King County (46.8%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (49.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In King County, Burien ranks 30 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 205 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 Burien
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burien | — | 51.8% (±5.6 points) | — |
| White Center | 2.3 mi | 63.0% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Normandy Park | 2.9 mi | 44.0% (±22.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boulevard Park | 3.0 mi | 57.5% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| SeaTac | 3.1 mi | 64.1% (±8.1 points) | Higher |
| Tukwila | 3.2 mi | 54.4% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bryn Mawr-Skyway | 5.0 mi | 60.8% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Des Moines | 6.1 mi | 69.4% (±8.9 points) | Higher |
| Vashon | 6.8 mi | 53.0% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: SeaTac, WA (64.1%), Des Moines, WA (69.4%).
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 King County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 23 (tie) | Tukwila | 54.4% (±8.0 points) |
| 25 | Renton | 53.8% (±4.3 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Cottage Lake | 53.0% (±23.6 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Union Hill-Novelty Hill | 53.0% (±14.3 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Vashon | 53.0% (±19.2 points) |
| 29 | Mirrormont | 52.8% (±45.6 points) |
| 30 | Burien | 51.8% (±5.6 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Bothell | 51.2% (±6.1 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Maple Valley | 51.2% (±13.7 points) |
| 33 | Newcastle | 50.6% (±10.9 points) |
| 34 | Yarrow Point | 50.0% (±64.0 points) |
| 35 | Covington | 49.7% (±12.2 points) |
| 36 | Fairwood (King County) | 48.4% (±10.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in King 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 Burien
Are renters in Burien rent-burdened?
51.8% of renting households in Burien 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 Burien spend on rent?
The median renting household in Burien, WA spends 30.9% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burien city, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burien city, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burien city, Washington
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 Burien city, Washington (place:08850, in state:53).
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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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