How many renters in Spokane Valley, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.3% (±3.9 points) of renting households in Spokane Valley, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.3% (±3.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.0% (±3.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.1% (±1.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Spokane Valley
| Share of income spent on rent | Spokane Valley | Spokane County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.8% (±2.4 points) | 11.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.8% (±2.3 points) | 11.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.1% (±2.6 points) | 12.8% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.9% (±2.1 points) | 12.1% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.3% (±2.2 points) | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.0% (±3.2 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.
Spokane Valley against Spokane County, its state and the nation
| Spokane Valley | Spokane County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.3% (±3.9 points) | 52.1% (±1.8 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.0% (±3.2 points) | 42.6% (±1.5 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.1% (±1.5 points) | 31.1% (±0.9 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $52,842 (±$3,716) | $50,055 (±$1,710) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,353 (±$44) | $1,283 (±$20) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Spokane Valley, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Spokane County (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (49.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Spokane County, Spokane Valley ranks 12 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 201 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 Spokane Valley
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane Valley | — | 52.3% (±3.9 points) | — |
| Millwood | 2.7 mi | 37.3% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Lake | 6.0 mi | 44.5% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Otis Orchards-East Farms | 7.4 mi | 13.0% (±22.7 points) | Lower |
| Spokane | 9.3 mi | 52.9% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| State Line | 9.6 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mead | 9.7 mi | 49.3% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town and Country | 9.9 mi | 53.3% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Country Homes | 10 mi | 55.7% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Otis Orchards-East Farms, WA (13.0%).
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 Spokane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Fairwood (Spokane County) | 58.1% (±13.0 points) |
| 7 | Fairchild AFB | 56.3% (±14.2 points) |
| 8 | Cheney | 55.9% (±9.9 points) |
| 9 | Country Homes | 55.7% (±15.6 points) |
| 10 | Town and Country | 53.3% (±17.7 points) |
| 11 | Spokane | 52.9% (±2.6 points) |
| 12 | Spokane Valley | 52.3% (±3.9 points) |
| 13 | Mead | 49.3% (±24.0 points) |
| 14 | Liberty Lake | 44.5% (±12.7 points) |
| 15 | Millwood | 37.3% (±15.0 points) |
| 16 | Medical Lake | 29.6% (±28.5 points) |
| 17 | Fairfield | 19.2% (±69.1 points) |
| 18 | Otis Orchards-East Farms | 13.0% (±22.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Spokane 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 Spokane Valley
Are renters in Spokane Valley rent-burdened?
52.3% of renting households in Spokane Valley 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 Spokane Valley spend on rent?
The median renting household in Spokane Valley, WA spends 31.1% (±1.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spokane Valley city, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spokane Valley city, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spokane Valley 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 Spokane Valley city, Washington (place:67167, 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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