How many renters in Cheney, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.9% (±9.9 points) of renting households in Cheney, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.9% (±9.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.2% (±9.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.5% (±9.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cheney
| Share of income spent on rent | Cheney | Spokane County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.7% (±3.0 points) | 11.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.0% (±6.7 points) | 11.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.7% (±5.9 points) | 12.8% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.6% (±5.0 points) | 12.1% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.7% (±2.7 points) | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.2% (±9.5 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.
Cheney against Spokane County, its state and the nation
| Cheney | Spokane County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.9% (±9.9 points) | 52.1% (±1.8 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.2% (±9.5 points) | 42.6% (±1.5 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.5% (±9.8 points) | 31.1% (±0.9 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $30,417 (±$10,042) | $50,055 (±$1,710) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,156 (±$65) | $1,283 (±$20) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Cheney, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Spokane County (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (49.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Spokane County, Cheney ranks 8 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 146 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 Cheney
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheney | — | 55.9% (±9.9 points) | — |
| Medical Lake | 7.5 mi | 29.6% (±28.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairchild AFB | 9.3 mi | 56.3% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spangle | 10 mi | 100.0% (±87.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Airway Heights | 11 mi | 59.2% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spokane | 14 mi | 52.9% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town and Country | 18 mi | 53.3% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reardan | 19 mi | 12.1% (±37.7 points) | Lower |
| Country Homes | 19 mi | 55.7% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Reardan, WA (12.1%).
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 Spokane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Spangle | 100.0% (±87.3 points) |
| 3 | Rockford | 72.7% (±106.2 points) |
| 4 | Deer Park | 69.6% (±24.6 points) |
| 5 | Airway Heights | 59.2% (±10.5 points) |
| 6 | Fairwood (Spokane County) | 58.1% (±13.0 points) |
| 7 | Fairchild AFB | 56.3% (±14.2 points) |
| 8 | Cheney | 55.9% (±9.9 points) |
| 9 | Country Homes | 55.7% (±15.6 points) |
| 10 | Town and Country | 53.3% (±17.7 points) |
| 11 | Spokane | 52.9% (±2.6 points) |
| 12 | Spokane Valley | 52.3% (±3.9 points) |
| 13 | Mead | 49.3% (±24.0 points) |
| 14 | Liberty Lake | 44.5% (±12.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Spokane 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 Cheney
Are renters in Cheney rent-burdened?
55.9% of renting households in Cheney 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 Cheney spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cheney, WA spends 36.5% (±9.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cheney city, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cheney city, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cheney 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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