How many renters in Martha Lake, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.5% (±10.9 points) of renting households in Martha Lake, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.5% (±10.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.0% (±8.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.3% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Martha Lake
| Share of income spent on rent | Martha Lake | Snohomish County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.9% (±4.9 points) | 8.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.0% (±4.5 points) | 12.0% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.0% (±8.6 points) | 12.6% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.7% (±4.7 points) | 12.9% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.5% (±6.4 points) | 11.8% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.0% (±8.8 points) | 41.9% | 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.
Martha Lake against Snohomish County, its state and the nation
| Martha Lake | Snohomish County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.5% (±10.9 points) | 53.7% (±1.8 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.0% (±8.8 points) | 41.9% (±1.4 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.3% (±3.5 points) | 31.5% (±0.6 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $91,957 (±$12,018) | $71,600 (±$2,016) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,185 (±$91) | $1,949 (±$22) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Martha Lake, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Snohomish County (53.7%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (49.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Snohomish County, Martha Lake ranks 31 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 237 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 Martha Lake
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Lake | — | 48.5% (±10.9 points) | — |
| Larch Way | 0.9 mi | 63.9% (±26.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mill Creek | 1.8 mi | 48.0% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Lynnwood | 2.1 mi | 57.2% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mill Creek East | 2.2 mi | 42.2% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Stickney | 2.3 mi | 58.1% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alderwood Manor | 2.6 mi | 62.7% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bothell West | 2.7 mi | 34.3% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lynnwood | 3.3 mi | 61.3% (±6.1 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lynnwood, WA (61.3%).
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 Snohomish County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Everett | 55.3% (±3.5 points) |
| 26 | Arlington | 55.0% (±8.0 points) |
| 27 | Marysville | 54.6% (±5.2 points) |
| 28 | Mukilteo | 54.3% (±12.1 points) |
| 29 | Lake Ketchum | 51.7% (±80.0 points) |
| 30 | Monroe | 50.2% (±8.0 points) |
| 31 | Martha Lake | 48.5% (±10.9 points) |
| 32 | Lake Cassidy | 48.4% (±31.4 points) |
| 33 | Mill Creek | 48.0% (±10.1 points) |
| 34 | Mountlake Terrace | 47.8% (±8.9 points) |
| 35 | Bothell East | 47.1% (±12.8 points) |
| 36 | Sultan | 45.4% (±32.8 points) |
| 37 | Edmonds | 45.3% (±6.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Snohomish County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Martha Lake 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 Martha Lake
Are renters in Martha Lake rent-burdened?
48.5% of renting households in Martha 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 Martha Lake spend on rent?
The median renting household in Martha Lake, WA spends 29.3% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martha Lake CDP, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martha Lake CDP, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martha Lake CDP, 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 Martha Lake CDP, Washington (place:43815, 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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