How many renters in Spokane, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.9% (±2.6 points) of renting households in Spokane, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.9% (±2.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.6% (±2.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.6% (±1.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Spokane
| Share of income spent on rent | Spokane | Spokane County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.3% (±1.5 points) | 11.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.2% (±1.4 points) | 11.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.6% (±1.6 points) | 12.8% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.1% (±1.5 points) | 12.1% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.3% (±1.3 points) | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.6% (±2.3 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 against Spokane County, its state and the nation
| Spokane | Spokane County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.9% (±2.6 points) | 52.1% (±1.8 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.6% (±2.3 points) | 42.6% (±1.5 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.6% (±1.3 points) | 31.1% (±0.9 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $45,811 (±$2,487) | $50,055 (±$1,710) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,215 (±$20) | $1,283 (±$20) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Spokane, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Spokane County (52.1%).
It is also higher than in Washington (49.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Spokane County, Spokane ranks 11 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 193 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
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane | — | 52.9% (±2.6 points) | — |
| Town and Country | 4.2 mi | 53.3% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Country Homes | 5.6 mi | 55.7% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Airway Heights | 6.9 mi | 59.2% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairwood (Spokane County) | 6.9 mi | 58.1% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millwood | 7.2 mi | 37.3% (±15.0 points) | Lower |
| Mead | 8.7 mi | 49.3% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spokane Valley | 9.3 mi | 52.3% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairchild AFB | 11 mi | 56.3% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Millwood, WA (37.3%).
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 Spokane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Airway Heights | 59.2% (±10.5 points) |
| 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) |
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
Are renters in Spokane rent-burdened?
52.9% of renting households in Spokane 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 spend on rent?
The median renting household in Spokane, WA spends 31.6% (±1.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spokane city, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spokane city, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spokane 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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