How many renters in Salmon Creek, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.6% (±12.5 points) of renting households in Salmon Creek, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.6% (±12.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.0% (±9.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.4% (±4.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Salmon Creek
| Share of income spent on rent | Salmon Creek | Clark County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.4% (±5.3 points) | 10.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.0% (±8.1 points) | 12.4% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.1% (±8.3 points) | 13.4% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.9% (±7.1 points) | 13.1% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.6% (±8.3 points) | 10.0% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.0% (±9.3 points) | 40.7% | 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.
Salmon Creek against Clark County, its state and the nation
| Salmon Creek | Clark County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.6% (±12.5 points) | 50.7% (±2.1 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.0% (±9.3 points) | 40.7% (±1.8 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.4% (±4.5 points) | 30.3% (±0.8 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $77,794 (±$17,587) | $69,038 (±$2,232) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,631 (±$132) | $1,748 (±$19) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Salmon Creek, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Clark County (50.7%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (49.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Clark County, Salmon Creek ranks 11 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 267 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 Salmon Creek
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon Creek | — | 46.6% (±12.5 points) | — |
| Lake Shore | 1.9 mi | 30.0% (±20.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hazel Dell | 2.0 mi | 55.3% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Felida | 2.4 mi | 29.6% (±38.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Vista | 2.4 mi | 41.4% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Barberton | 2.5 mi | 26.4% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Minnehaha | 4.3 mi | 45.3% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Five Corners | 4.7 mi | 39.6% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Duluth | 5.2 mi | 33.3% (±54.3 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 Clark County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Hazel Dell | 55.3% (±10.0 points) |
| 6 | Venersborg | 54.3% (±77.7 points) |
| 7 | Washougal | 54.1% (±12.7 points) |
| 8 | Vancouver | 53.7% (±2.9 points) |
| 9 | Amboy | 51.9% (±59.3 points) |
| 10 | Orchards | 48.0% (±9.0 points) |
| 11 | Salmon Creek | 46.6% (±12.5 points) |
| 12 | Minnehaha | 45.3% (±16.9 points) |
| 13 | Camas | 44.3% (±9.5 points) |
| 14 | Mount Vista | 41.4% (±10.8 points) |
| 15 | Hockinson | 40.6% (±31.4 points) |
| 16 | Battle Ground | 40.5% (±10.9 points) |
| 17 | Five Corners | 39.6% (±10.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Clark County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Salmon Creek 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 Salmon Creek
Are renters in Salmon Creek rent-burdened?
46.6% of renting households in Salmon Creek 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 Salmon Creek spend on rent?
The median renting household in Salmon Creek, WA spends 28.4% (±4.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salmon Creek CDP, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salmon Creek CDP, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salmon Creek 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 Salmon Creek CDP, Washington (place:61000, 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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