How many renters in Shoreline, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.7% (±5.1 points) of renting households in Shoreline, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.7% (±5.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.9% (±3.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.2% (±1.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Shoreline
| Share of income spent on rent | Shoreline | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.0% (±2.2 points) | 14.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.6% (±1.9 points) | 13.2% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.7% (±2.9 points) | 13.8% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.0% (±3.5 points) | 11.9% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.8% (±3.4 points) | 9.3% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.9% (±3.8 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.
Shoreline against King County, its state and the nation
| Shoreline | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.7% (±5.1 points) | 46.8% (±0.8 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.9% (±3.8 points) | 37.5% (±0.7 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.2% (±1.4 points) | 28.6% (±0.3 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $68,359 (±$4,146) | $85,547 (±$1,255) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,985 (±$75) | $2,092 (±$13) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Shoreline, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in King County (46.8%).
It is also higher than in Washington (49.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In King County, Shoreline ranks 18 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 152 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 Shoreline
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreline | — | 55.7% (±5.1 points) | — |
| Lake Forest Park | 2.5 mi | 46.5% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Esperance | 2.5 mi | 17.1% (±15.7 points) | Lower |
| Woodway | 2.9 mi | 30.0% (±113.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mountlake Terrace | 3.3 mi | 47.8% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edmonds | 3.9 mi | 45.3% (±6.3 points) | Lower |
| Brier | 4.1 mi | 68.5% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kenmore | 4.6 mi | 55.5% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alderwood Manor | 5.4 mi | 62.7% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Esperance, WA (17.1%), Edmonds, WA (45.3%).
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 King County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 23 (tie) | Shadow Lake | 54.4% (±42.9 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Tukwila | 54.4% (±8.0 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 Shoreline
Are renters in Shoreline rent-burdened?
55.7% of renting households in Shoreline 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 Shoreline spend on rent?
The median renting household in Shoreline, WA spends 32.2% (±1.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shoreline city, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shoreline city, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shoreline 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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