How many renters in Liberty Lake, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.5% (±12.7 points) of renting households in Liberty Lake, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.5% (±12.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.0% (±10.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.0% (±6.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Liberty Lake
| Share of income spent on rent | Liberty Lake | Spokane County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 22.0% (±15.2 points) | 11.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.6% (±8.9 points) | 11.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.9% (±8.9 points) | 12.8% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.0% (±7.3 points) | 12.1% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.5% (±7.0 points) | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.0% (±10.6 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.
Liberty Lake against Spokane County, its state and the nation
| Liberty Lake | Spokane County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.5% (±12.7 points) | 52.1% (±1.8 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.0% (±10.6 points) | 42.6% (±1.5 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.0% (±6.7 points) | 31.1% (±0.9 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $81,818 (±$23,521) | $50,055 (±$1,710) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,895 (±$160) | $1,283 (±$20) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Liberty Lake, 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, Liberty Lake ranks 14 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 283 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 Liberty Lake
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Lake | — | 44.5% (±12.7 points) | — |
| Otis Orchards-East Farms | 2.7 mi | 13.0% (±22.7 points) | Lower |
| State Line | 4.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spokane Valley | 6.0 mi | 52.3% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hauser | 7.9 mi | 40.9% (±75.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millwood | 8.3 mi | 37.3% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Post Falls | 8.4 mi | 51.1% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Huetter | 12 mi | 13.6% (±46.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rathdrum | 13 mi | 53.3% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Otis Orchards-East Farms, WA (13.0%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 14 | Liberty Lake | 44.5% (±12.7 points) |
| 15 | Millwood | 37.3% (±15.0 points) |
| 16 | Medical Lake | 29.6% (±28.5 points) |
| 17 | Fairfield | 19.2% (±69.1 points) |
| 18 | Otis Orchards-East Farms | 13.0% (±22.7 points) |
| 19 | Waverly | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 19 places in Spokane 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 Liberty Lake
Are renters in Liberty Lake rent-burdened?
44.5% of renting households in Liberty Lake 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 Liberty Lake spend on rent?
The median renting household in Liberty Lake, WA spends 27.0% (±6.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Liberty Lake city, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Liberty Lake city, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Liberty Lake 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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