How many renters in Fairchild AFB, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.3% (±14.2 points) of renting households in Fairchild AFB, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.3% (±14.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.1% (±11.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.6% (±4.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fairchild AFB
| Share of income spent on rent | Fairchild AFB | Spokane County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.2% (±5.6 points) | 11.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.4% (±5.2 points) | 11.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.0% (±11.6 points) | 12.8% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.1% (±5.9 points) | 12.1% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.2% (±8.8 points) | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.1% (±11.2 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.
Fairchild AFB against Spokane County, its state and the nation
| Fairchild AFB | Spokane County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.3% (±14.2 points) | 52.1% (±1.8 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.1% (±11.2 points) | 42.6% (±1.5 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.6% (±4.3 points) | 31.1% (±0.9 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $69,917 (±$5,735) | $50,055 (±$1,710) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,808 (±$94) | $1,283 (±$20) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Fairchild AFB, 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, Fairchild AFB ranks 7 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 137 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 Fairchild AFB
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairchild AFB | — | 56.3% (±14.2 points) | — |
| Airway Heights | 3.7 mi | 59.2% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Medical Lake | 3.8 mi | 29.6% (±28.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cheney | 9.3 mi | 55.9% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spokane | 11 mi | 52.9% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reardan | 11 mi | 12.1% (±37.7 points) | Lower |
| Town and Country | 13 mi | 53.3% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Country Homes | 14 mi | 55.7% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Suncrest | 15 mi | 14.8% (±48.8 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) | Latah | 100.0% (±66.0 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Spokane County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fairchild AFB 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 Fairchild AFB
Are renters in Fairchild AFB rent-burdened?
56.3% of renting households in Fairchild AFB 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 Fairchild AFB spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fairchild AFB, WA spends 32.6% (±4.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairchild AFB CDP, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairchild AFB CDP, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairchild AFB 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 Fairchild AFB CDP, Washington (place:22955, 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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Figures last updated on .
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