How many renters in Milton, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.1% (±13.8 points) of renting households in Milton, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.1% (±13.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.3% (±11.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.9% (±4.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Milton
| Share of income spent on rent | Milton | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.3% (±5.9 points) | 9.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.9% (±6.3 points) | 11.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.4% (±6.4 points) | 13.5% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.2% (±6.5 points) | 12.8% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.8% (±7.8 points) | 10.4% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.3% (±11.4 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.
Milton against Pierce County, its state and the nation
| Milton | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.1% (±13.8 points) | 53.0% (±1.6 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.3% (±11.4 points) | 42.6% (±1.4 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.9% (±4.2 points) | 31.5% (±0.7 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $86,144 (±$19,152) | $68,118 (±$1,782) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,199 (±$124) | $1,806 (±$18) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Milton, 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, Milton ranks 16 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 120 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 Milton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | — | 58.1% (±13.8 points) | — |
| Fife Heights | 1.5 mi | 54.6% (±59.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edgewood | 2.0 mi | 53.2% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fife | 2.1 mi | 52.5% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeland South | 2.3 mi | 59.4% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pacific | 3.1 mi | 56.0% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Algona | 3.8 mi | 56.2% (±29.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waller | 4.1 mi | 42.7% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Puyallup | 4.1 mi | 34.4% (±36.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Buckley | 65.5% (±31.0 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Clear Lake (Pierce County) | 62.4% (±63.0 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Parkland | 62.4% (±6.8 points) |
| 13 | Steilacoom | 60.0% (±16.1 points) |
| 14 | Orting | 59.2% (±18.8 points) |
| 15 | Wauna | 58.3% (±25.0 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Milton | 58.1% (±13.8 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Tehaleh | 58.1% (±39.6 points) |
| 16 (tie) | University Place | 58.1% (±7.2 points) |
| 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) |
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 Milton
Are renters in Milton rent-burdened?
58.1% of renting households in Milton 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 Milton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Milton, WA spends 32.9% (±4.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milton city, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milton city, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milton 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 Milton city, Washington (place:46020, 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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