How many renters in Pacific, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.0% (±17.0 points) of renting households in Pacific, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.0% (±17.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 52.4% (±16.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.6% (±12.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Pacific
| Share of income spent on rent | Pacific | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.3% (±14.1 points) | 14.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.6% (±8.0 points) | 13.2% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.5% (±9.1 points) | 13.8% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.5% (±10.4 points) | 11.9% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.6% (±4.6 points) | 9.3% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 52.4% (±16.4 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.
Pacific against King County, its state and the nation
| Pacific | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.0% (±17.0 points) | 46.8% (±0.8 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 52.4% (±16.4 points) | 37.5% (±0.7 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.6% (±12.4 points) | 28.6% (±0.3 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $56,481 (±$8,427) | $85,547 (±$1,255) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,692 (±$104) | $2,092 (±$13) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Pacific, 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, Pacific 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 143 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 Pacific
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific | — | 56.0% (±17.0 points) | — |
| Algona | 1.4 mi | 56.2% (±29.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeland South | 1.8 mi | 59.4% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sumner | 2.5 mi | 46.7% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edgewood | 2.6 mi | 53.2% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milton | 3.1 mi | 58.1% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Auburn | 3.5 mi | 55.9% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Tapps | 4.4 mi | 22.6% (±14.4 points) | Lower |
| Fife Heights | 4.4 mi | 54.6% (±59.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake Tapps, WA (22.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Wilderness Rim | 60.7% (±86.9 points) |
| 11 | Woodinville | 60.0% (±12.7 points) |
| 12 | Lakeland South | 59.4% (±18.9 points) |
| 13 | East Renton Highlands | 59.2% (±19.0 points) |
| 14 | Boulevard Park | 57.5% (±24.1 points) |
| 15 | Algona | 56.2% (±29.4 points) |
| 16 | Pacific | 56.0% (±17.0 points) |
| 17 | Auburn | 55.9% (±4.9 points) |
| 18 | Shoreline | 55.7% (±5.1 points) |
| 19 | Maple Heights-Lake Desire | 55.6% (±58.2 points) |
| 20 | Kenmore | 55.5% (±8.7 points) |
| 21 | North Bend | 55.4% (±22.3 points) |
| 22 | Kent | 54.9% (±3.9 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 Pacific
Are renters in Pacific rent-burdened?
56.0% of renting households in Pacific 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 Pacific spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pacific, WA spends 36.6% (±12.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pacific city, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pacific city, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pacific 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 Pacific city, Washington (place:52495, in state:53).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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