How many renters in Mountlake Terrace, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.8% (±8.9 points) of renting households in Mountlake Terrace, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.8% (±8.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.9% (±7.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.9% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mountlake Terrace
| Share of income spent on rent | Mountlake Terrace | Snohomish County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.6% (±3.3 points) | 8.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.4% (±4.6 points) | 12.0% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.6% (±6.0 points) | 12.6% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.6% (±4.0 points) | 12.9% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.9% (±5.3 points) | 11.8% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.9% (±7.2 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.
Mountlake Terrace against Snohomish County, its state and the nation
| Mountlake Terrace | Snohomish County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.8% (±8.9 points) | 53.7% (±1.8 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.9% (±7.2 points) | 41.9% (±1.4 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.9% (±3.1 points) | 31.5% (±0.6 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $81,745 (±$10,439) | $71,600 (±$2,016) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,004 (±$86) | $1,949 (±$22) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Mountlake Terrace, 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, Mountlake Terrace ranks 34 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 250 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 Mountlake Terrace
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountlake Terrace | — | 47.8% (±8.9 points) | — |
| Brier | 1.4 mi | 68.5% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alderwood Manor | 2.2 mi | 62.7% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Esperance | 2.2 mi | 17.1% (±15.7 points) | Lower |
| Lynnwood | 2.4 mi | 61.3% (±6.1 points) | Higher |
| Lake Forest Park | 2.5 mi | 46.5% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edmonds | 2.7 mi | 45.3% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bothell West | 3.0 mi | 34.3% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shoreline | 3.3 mi | 55.7% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Esperance, WA (17.1%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 38 | Silver Firs | 42.9% (±13.8 points) |
| 39 | Mill Creek East | 42.2% (±12.5 points) |
| 40 (tie) | Bothell West | 34.3% (±10.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Snohomish 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 Mountlake Terrace
Are renters in Mountlake Terrace rent-burdened?
47.8% of renting households in Mountlake Terrace 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 Mountlake Terrace spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mountlake Terrace, WA spends 28.9% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountlake Terrace city, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountlake Terrace city, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountlake Terrace 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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