How many renters in Cottage Lake, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.0% (±23.6 points) of renting households in Cottage Lake, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.0% (±23.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.8% (±20.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.2% (±12.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cottage Lake
| Share of income spent on rent | Cottage Lake | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.6% (±16.6 points) | 14.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.1% (±7.4 points) | 13.2% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.6% (±10.2 points) | 13.8% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.7% (±4.5 points) | 11.9% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.2% (±12.1 points) | 9.3% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.8% (±20.3 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.
Cottage Lake against King County, its state and the nation
| Cottage Lake | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.0% (±23.6 points) | 46.8% (±0.8 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.8% (±20.3 points) | 37.5% (±0.7 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.2% (±12.4 points) | 28.6% (±0.3 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $145,807 (±$78,937) | $85,547 (±$1,255) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,740 (±$212) | $2,092 (±$13) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Cottage Lake, 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, Cottage Lake ranks 26 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 189 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 Cottage Lake
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Lake | — | 53.0% (±23.6 points) | — |
| Woodinville | 3.4 mi | 60.0% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maltby | 4.1 mi | 61.7% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| High Bridge | 4.4 mi | 100.0% (±56.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Duvall | 4.9 mi | 70.0% (±29.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Redmond | 5.1 mi | 35.6% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Hill-Novelty Hill | 5.1 mi | 53.0% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bothell | 6.2 mi | 51.2% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bothell East | 6.5 mi | 47.1% (±12.8 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 King County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Kenmore | 55.5% (±8.7 points) |
| 21 | North Bend | 55.4% (±22.3 points) |
| 22 | Kent | 54.9% (±3.9 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Shadow Lake | 54.4% (±42.9 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in King County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Cottage Lake 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 Cottage Lake
Are renters in Cottage Lake rent-burdened?
53.0% of renting households in Cottage 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 Cottage Lake spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cottage Lake, WA spends 31.2% (±12.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottage Lake CDP, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottage Lake CDP, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottage Lake CDP, 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 Cottage Lake CDP, Washington (place:14940, 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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