How many renters in Fairwood (King County), WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.4% (±10.8 points) of renting households in Fairwood (King County), WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.4% (±10.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.5% (±9.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.2% (±4.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fairwood (King County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Fairwood (King County) | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.3% (±6.2 points) | 14.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.8% (±8.5 points) | 13.2% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.8% (±6.8 points) | 13.8% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.7% (±6.2 points) | 11.9% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.9% (±4.7 points) | 9.3% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.5% (±9.7 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.
Fairwood (King County) against King County, its state and the nation
| Fairwood (King County) | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.4% (±10.8 points) | 46.8% (±0.8 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.5% (±9.7 points) | 37.5% (±0.7 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.2% (±4.8 points) | 28.6% (±0.3 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $80,347 (±$22,227) | $85,547 (±$1,255) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,233 (±$103) | $2,092 (±$13) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Fairwood (King County), 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, Fairwood (King County) ranks 36 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 239 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 Fairwood (King County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairwood (King County) | — | 48.4% (±10.8 points) | — |
| Maple Heights-Lake Desire | 2.4 mi | 55.6% (±58.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Renton Highlands | 3.2 mi | 59.2% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Renton | 3.3 mi | 53.8% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shadow Lake | 4.1 mi | 54.4% (±42.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kent | 5.2 mi | 54.9% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bryn Mawr-Skyway | 5.6 mi | 60.8% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Covington | 5.9 mi | 49.7% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newcastle | 5.9 mi | 50.6% (±10.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 37 | Enumclaw | 47.5% (±12.0 points) |
| 38 | Lake Forest Park | 46.5% (±14.6 points) |
| 39 | Lakeland North | 46.4% (±16.6 points) |
| 40 | Mercer Island | 45.4% (±8.7 points) |
| 41 | Normandy Park | 44.0% (±22.6 points) |
| 42 | Seattle | 43.9% (±1.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in King County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fairwood (King County) 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 Fairwood (King County)
Are renters in Fairwood (King County) rent-burdened?
48.4% of renting households in Fairwood (King County) 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 Fairwood (King County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fairwood (King County), WA spends 29.2% (±4.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairwood CDP (King County), Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairwood CDP (King County), Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairwood CDP (King County), 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 Fairwood CDP (King County), Washington (place:23160, in state:53).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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