How many renters in Mercer Island, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.4% (±8.7 points) of renting households in Mercer Island, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.4% (±8.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.5% (±8.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.3% (±4.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mercer Island
| Share of income spent on rent | Mercer Island | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.0% (±5.5 points) | 14.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.1% (±4.3 points) | 13.2% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.9% (±6.7 points) | 13.8% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.5% (±3.4 points) | 11.9% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.9% (±3.5 points) | 9.3% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.5% (±8.0 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.
Mercer Island against King County, its state and the nation
| Mercer Island | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.4% (±8.7 points) | 46.8% (±0.8 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.5% (±8.0 points) | 37.5% (±0.7 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.3% (±4.3 points) | 28.6% (±0.3 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $101,122 (±$17,183) | $85,547 (±$1,255) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,502 (±$191) | $2,092 (±$13) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Mercer Island, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from King County (46.8%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (49.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In King County, Mercer Island ranks 40 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 274 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 Mercer Island
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Island | — | 45.4% (±8.7 points) | — |
| Beaux Arts Village | 2.0 mi | 37.5% (±110.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newcastle | 3.8 mi | 50.6% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bellevue | 4.2 mi | 35.6% (±2.5 points) | Lower |
| Medina | 4.4 mi | 69.4% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clyde Hill | 4.6 mi | 38.9% (±31.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bryn Mawr-Skyway | 4.8 mi | 60.8% (±12.2 points) | Higher |
| Boulevard Park | 5.2 mi | 57.5% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hunts Point | 5.5 mi | 11.1% (±101.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bellevue, WA (35.6%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA (60.8%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Yarrow Point | 50.0% (±64.0 points) |
| 35 | Covington | 49.7% (±12.2 points) |
| 36 | Fairwood (King County) | 48.4% (±10.8 points) |
| 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) |
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 Mercer Island
Are renters in Mercer Island rent-burdened?
45.4% of renting households in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mercer Island, WA spends 27.3% (±4.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mercer Island city, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mercer Island city, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mercer Island 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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