How many renters in Issaquah, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.3% (±6.3 points) of renting households in Issaquah, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.3% (±6.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.0% (±5.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.6% (±2.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Issaquah
| Share of income spent on rent | Issaquah | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.3% (±5.2 points) | 14.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.4% (±4.8 points) | 13.2% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.9% (±4.3 points) | 13.8% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.1% (±3.4 points) | 11.9% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.3% (±2.2 points) | 9.3% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.0% (±5.9 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.
Issaquah against King County, its state and the nation
| Issaquah | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.3% (±6.3 points) | 46.8% (±0.8 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.0% (±5.9 points) | 37.5% (±0.7 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.6% (±2.4 points) | 28.6% (±0.3 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $123,290 (±$19,252) | $85,547 (±$1,255) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,590 (±$115) | $2,092 (±$13) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Issaquah, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in King County (46.8%).
It is also lower than in Washington (49.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In King County, Issaquah ranks 47 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 327 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 Issaquah
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah | — | 39.3% (±6.3 points) | — |
| Sammamish | 3.5 mi | 43.6% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Renton Highlands | 5.2 mi | 59.2% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newcastle | 5.5 mi | 50.6% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bellevue | 6.2 mi | 35.6% (±2.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mirrormont | 6.4 mi | 52.8% (±45.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fall City | 6.5 mi | 24.3% (±48.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ames Lake | 7.4 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maple Heights-Lake Desire | 7.7 mi | 55.6% (±58.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Normandy Park | 44.0% (±22.6 points) |
| 42 | Seattle | 43.9% (±1.0 points) |
| 43 (tie) | Kirkland | 43.6% (±3.9 points) |
| 43 (tie) | Sammamish | 43.6% (±9.6 points) |
| 45 | Skykomish | 42.1% (±41.9 points) |
| 46 (tie) | Carnation | 39.3% (±32.2 points) |
| 46 (tie) | Issaquah | 39.3% (±6.3 points) |
| 48 | Clyde Hill | 38.9% (±31.6 points) |
| 49 | Beaux Arts Village | 37.5% (±110.6 points) |
| 50 | Lake Morton-Berrydale | 37.0% (±23.9 points) |
| 51 (tie) | Bellevue | 35.6% (±2.5 points) |
| 51 (tie) | Redmond | 35.6% (±3.8 points) |
| 53 | Snoqualmie | 31.9% (±15.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in King 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 Issaquah
Are renters in Issaquah rent-burdened?
39.3% of renting households in Issaquah 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 Issaquah spend on rent?
The median renting household in Issaquah, WA spends 25.6% (±2.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Issaquah city, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Issaquah city, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Issaquah 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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