How many renters in Prairie Ridge, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.8% (±27.8 points) of renting households in Prairie Ridge, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.8% (±27.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.9% (±20.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.1% (±8.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Prairie Ridge
| Share of income spent on rent | Prairie Ridge | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.9% (±10.5 points) | 9.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.4% (±18.4 points) | 11.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 13.5% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.9% (±8.1 points) | 12.8% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.9% (±19.1 points) | 10.4% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.9% (±20.2 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.
Prairie Ridge against Pierce County, its state and the nation
| Prairie Ridge | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.8% (±27.8 points) | 53.0% (±1.6 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.9% (±20.2 points) | 42.6% (±1.4 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.1% (±8.1 points) | 31.5% (±0.7 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $110,133 (±$93,124) | $68,118 (±$1,782) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,965 (±$456) | $1,806 (±$18) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Prairie Ridge, 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, Prairie Ridge ranks 19 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 132 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 Prairie Ridge
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Ridge | — | 56.8% (±27.8 points) | — |
| Prairie Heights | 1.5 mi | 81.5% (±50.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Prairie | 2.1 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tehaleh | 2.7 mi | 58.1% (±39.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crocker | 3.7 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bonney Lake | 4.0 mi | 48.3% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alderton | 4.5 mi | 33.7% (±32.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| McMillin | 4.7 mi | 16.7% (±61.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orting | 4.7 mi | 59.2% (±18.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 23 | Carbonado | 54.5% (±57.2 points) |
| 24 | Edgewood | 53.2% (±12.2 points) |
| 25 | Lakewood | 52.8% (±5.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Prairie Ridge 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 Prairie Ridge
Are renters in Prairie Ridge rent-burdened?
56.8% of renting households in Prairie Ridge 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 Prairie Ridge spend on rent?
The median renting household in Prairie Ridge, WA spends 32.1% (±8.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prairie Ridge CDP, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prairie Ridge CDP, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prairie Ridge 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 Prairie Ridge CDP, Washington (place:56170, 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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