How many renters in Puyallup, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.5% (±5.6 points) of renting households in Puyallup, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.5% (±5.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.2% (±4.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.8% (±1.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Puyallup
| Share of income spent on rent | Puyallup | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.8% (±2.7 points) | 9.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.8% (±4.1 points) | 11.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.5% (±3.8 points) | 13.5% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.3% (±3.3 points) | 12.8% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.3% (±3.2 points) | 10.4% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.2% (±4.6 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.
Puyallup against Pierce County, its state and the nation
| Puyallup | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.5% (±5.6 points) | 53.0% (±1.6 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.2% (±4.6 points) | 42.6% (±1.4 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.8% (±1.9 points) | 31.5% (±0.7 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $75,571 (±$8,530) | $68,118 (±$1,782) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,812 (±$43) | $1,806 (±$18) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Puyallup, 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, Puyallup ranks 29 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 224 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 Puyallup
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puyallup | — | 49.5% (±5.6 points) | — |
| North Puyallup | 1.5 mi | 34.4% (±36.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alderton | 3.3 mi | 33.7% (±32.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summit | 3.5 mi | 34.6% (±18.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edgewood | 3.7 mi | 53.2% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waller | 4.0 mi | 42.7% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Hill | 4.0 mi | 49.7% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summit View | 4.1 mi | 48.7% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sumner | 4.2 mi | 46.7% (±12.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Carbonado | 54.5% (±57.2 points) |
| 24 | Edgewood | 53.2% (±12.2 points) |
| 25 | Lakewood | 52.8% (±5.7 points) |
| 26 | Fife | 52.5% (±7.6 points) |
| 27 | Maplewood | 51.2% (±26.3 points) |
| 28 | South Hill | 49.7% (±6.7 points) |
| 29 | Puyallup | 49.5% (±5.6 points) |
| 30 | Eatonville | 49.2% (±28.2 points) |
| 31 | Summit View | 48.7% (±14.6 points) |
| 32 | Clover Creek | 48.4% (±19.2 points) |
| 33 | Bonney Lake | 48.3% (±11.2 points) |
| 34 | Midland | 47.4% (±12.6 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Elk Plain | 47.3% (±13.9 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 Puyallup
Are renters in Puyallup rent-burdened?
49.5% of renting households in Puyallup 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 Puyallup spend on rent?
The median renting household in Puyallup, WA spends 29.8% (±1.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Puyallup city, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Puyallup city, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Puyallup 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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