How many renters in Kirkland, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.6% (±3.9 points) of renting households in Kirkland, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.6% (±3.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.4% (±3.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.9% (±1.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Kirkland
| Share of income spent on rent | Kirkland | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.4% (±2.9 points) | 14.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.2% (±2.4 points) | 13.2% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.4% (±2.8 points) | 13.8% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.3% (±2.1 points) | 11.9% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.2% (±1.7 points) | 9.3% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.4% (±3.5 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.
Kirkland against King County, its state and the nation
| Kirkland | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.6% (±3.9 points) | 46.8% (±0.8 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.4% (±3.5 points) | 37.5% (±0.7 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.9% (±1.5 points) | 28.6% (±0.3 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $111,311 (±$6,959) | $85,547 (±$1,255) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,401 (±$54) | $2,092 (±$13) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Kirkland, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from 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, Kirkland ranks 43 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 288 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 Kirkland
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland | — | 43.6% (±3.9 points) | — |
| Yarrow Point | 3.7 mi | 50.0% (±64.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hunts Point | 3.9 mi | 11.1% (±101.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kenmore | 4.2 mi | 55.5% (±8.7 points) | Higher |
| Redmond | 4.3 mi | 35.6% (±3.8 points) | Lower |
| Clyde Hill | 4.6 mi | 38.9% (±31.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodinville | 5.0 mi | 60.0% (±12.7 points) | Higher |
| Medina | 5.2 mi | 69.4% (±23.9 points) | Higher |
| Bothell | 5.3 mi | 51.2% (±6.1 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Redmond, WA (35.6%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kenmore, WA (55.5%), Woodinville, WA (60.0%), Medina, WA (69.4%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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) |
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 Kirkland
Are renters in Kirkland rent-burdened?
43.6% of renting households in Kirkland 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 Kirkland spend on rent?
The median renting household in Kirkland, WA spends 26.9% (±1.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kirkland city, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kirkland city, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kirkland 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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