How many renters in Lakewood, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.8% (±5.7 points) of renting households in Lakewood, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.8% (±5.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.1% (±4.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.3% (±2.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lakewood
| Share of income spent on rent | Lakewood | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.4% (±2.1 points) | 9.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.3% (±3.4 points) | 11.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.7% (±2.6 points) | 13.5% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.7% (±4.1 points) | 12.8% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.7% (±3.0 points) | 10.4% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.1% (±4.8 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.
Lakewood against Pierce County, its state and the nation
| Lakewood | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.8% (±5.7 points) | 53.0% (±1.6 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.1% (±4.8 points) | 42.6% (±1.4 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.3% (±2.2 points) | 31.5% (±0.7 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $56,594 (±$4,032) | $68,118 (±$1,782) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,525 (±$72) | $1,806 (±$18) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Lakewood, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Pierce County (53.0%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (49.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Pierce County, Lakewood ranks 25 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 194 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 Lakewood
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood | — | 52.8% (±5.7 points) | — |
| McChord AFB | 2.8 mi | 78.9% (±9.2 points) | Higher |
| Steilacoom | 3.0 mi | 60.0% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| University Place | 3.7 mi | 58.1% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Fort Lewis | 4.3 mi | 68.6% (±10.6 points) | Higher |
| Parkland | 4.5 mi | 62.4% (±6.8 points) | Higher |
| Fircrest | 4.6 mi | 35.2% (±14.2 points) | Lower |
| Fort Lewis | 5.1 mi | 82.7% (±8.9 points) | Higher |
| Midland | 5.5 mi | 47.4% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fircrest, WA (35.2%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: McChord AFB, WA (78.9%), North Fort Lewis, WA (68.6%), Parkland, WA (62.4%).
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 Pierce County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Prairie Ridge | 56.8% (±27.8 points) |
| 20 | Tacoma | 54.9% (±2.6 points) |
| 21 | Gig Harbor | 54.8% (±9.7 points) |
| 22 | Fife Heights | 54.6% (±59.6 points) |
| 23 | Carbonado | 54.5% (±57.2 points) |
| 24 | Edgewood | 53.2% (±12.2 points) |
| 25 | Lakewood | 52.8% (±5.7 points) |
| 26 | Fife | 52.5% (±7.6 points) |
| 27 | Maplewood | 51.2% (±26.3 points) |
| 28 | South Hill | 49.7% (±6.7 points) |
| 29 | Puyallup | 49.5% (±5.6 points) |
| 30 | Eatonville | 49.2% (±28.2 points) |
| 31 | Summit View | 48.7% (±14.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce 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 Lakewood
Are renters in Lakewood rent-burdened?
52.8% of renting households in Lakewood 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 Lakewood spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lakewood, WA spends 31.3% (±2.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakewood city, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakewood city, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakewood city, 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 Lakewood city, Washington (place:38038, 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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