How many renters in Edmonds, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.3% (±6.3 points) of renting households in Edmonds, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.3% (±6.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.0% (±5.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.8% (±1.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Edmonds
| Share of income spent on rent | Edmonds | Snohomish County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.1% (±2.7 points) | 8.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.2% (±4.6 points) | 12.0% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.1% (±3.5 points) | 12.6% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.2% (±5.7 points) | 12.9% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.3% (±3.9 points) | 11.8% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.0% (±5.0 points) | 41.9% | 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.
Edmonds against Snohomish County, its state and the nation
| Edmonds | Snohomish County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.3% (±6.3 points) | 53.7% (±1.8 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.0% (±5.0 points) | 41.9% (±1.4 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.8% (±1.4 points) | 31.5% (±0.6 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $79,035 (±$10,352) | $71,600 (±$2,016) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,903 (±$59) | $1,949 (±$22) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Edmonds, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Snohomish County (53.7%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (49.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Snohomish County, Edmonds ranks 37 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 277 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 Edmonds
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonds | — | 45.3% (±6.3 points) | — |
| Esperance | 1.4 mi | 17.1% (±15.7 points) | Lower |
| Woodway | 2.4 mi | 30.0% (±113.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lynnwood | 2.7 mi | 61.3% (±6.1 points) | Higher |
| Mountlake Terrace | 2.7 mi | 47.8% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Meadowdale | 3.5 mi | 77.7% (±21.5 points) | Higher |
| Shoreline | 3.9 mi | 55.7% (±5.1 points) | Higher |
| Brier | 4.0 mi | 68.5% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alderwood Manor | 4.0 mi | 62.7% (±14.0 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Esperance, WA (17.1%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lynnwood, WA (61.3%), Meadowdale, WA (77.7%), Shoreline, WA (55.7%).
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 Snohomish County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Martha Lake | 48.5% (±10.9 points) |
| 32 | Lake Cassidy | 48.4% (±31.4 points) |
| 33 | Mill Creek | 48.0% (±10.1 points) |
| 34 | Mountlake Terrace | 47.8% (±8.9 points) |
| 35 | Bothell East | 47.1% (±12.8 points) |
| 36 | Sultan | 45.4% (±32.8 points) |
| 37 | Edmonds | 45.3% (±6.3 points) |
| 38 | Silver Firs | 42.9% (±13.8 points) |
| 39 | Mill Creek East | 42.2% (±12.5 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Bothell West | 34.3% (±10.5 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Lake Goodwin | 34.3% (±30.5 points) |
| 42 | Kayak Point | 31.4% (±64.5 points) |
| 43 | Woodway | 30.0% (±113.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Snohomish 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 Edmonds
Are renters in Edmonds rent-burdened?
45.3% of renting households in Edmonds 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 Edmonds spend on rent?
The median renting household in Edmonds, WA spends 28.8% (±1.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edmonds city, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edmonds city, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edmonds 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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