How many renters in Terrace Heights, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.6% (±18.5 points) of renting households in Terrace Heights, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.6% (±18.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.8% (±15.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.2% (±10.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Terrace Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | Terrace Heights | Yakima County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 22.5% (±19.6 points) | 15.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.2% (±9.4 points) | 14.6% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.4% (±3.9 points) | 13.6% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.3% (±8.2 points) | 11.6% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.8% (±9.5 points) | 7.7% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.8% (±15.9 points) | 36.6% | 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.
Terrace Heights against Yakima County, its state and the nation
| Terrace Heights | Yakima County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.6% (±18.5 points) | 44.3% (±3.0 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.8% (±15.9 points) | 36.6% (±2.7 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.2% (±10.6 points) | 27.6% (±1.1 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $59,100 (±$43,452) | $49,408 (±$1,966) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,196 (±$83) | $1,109 (±$30) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Terrace Heights, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Yakima County (44.3%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (49.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Yakima County, Terrace Heights ranks 5 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 236 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 Terrace Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace Heights | — | 48.6% (±18.5 points) | — |
| Moxee | 3.1 mi | 0.0% (±24.7 points) | Lower |
| Union Gap | 4.1 mi | 38.7% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Yakima | 5.4 mi | 49.2% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Selah | 5.8 mi | 38.9% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gleed | 8.9 mi | 42.5% (±37.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ahtanum | 9.0 mi | 61.3% (±36.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summitview | 10 mi | 75.0% (±61.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wapato | 11 mi | 26.9% (±10.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Moxee, WA (0.0%), Wapato, WA (26.9%).
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 Yakima County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summitview | 75.0% (±61.2 points) |
| 2 | Ahtanum | 61.3% (±36.4 points) |
| 3 | Mabton | 52.5% (±19.8 points) |
| 4 | Yakima | 49.2% (±4.6 points) |
| 5 | Terrace Heights | 48.6% (±18.5 points) |
| 6 | Naches | 46.6% (±19.3 points) |
| 7 | Sunnyside | 42.6% (±13.1 points) |
| 8 | Gleed | 42.5% (±37.3 points) |
| 9 | Tieton | 41.2% (±32.4 points) |
| 10 | Granger | 39.9% (±20.1 points) |
| 11 | Selah | 38.9% (±16.8 points) |
Showing 11 of 18 places in Yakima County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Terrace Heights 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 Terrace Heights
Are renters in Terrace Heights rent-burdened?
48.6% of renting households in Terrace Heights 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 Terrace Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in Terrace Heights, WA spends 29.2% (±10.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Terrace Heights CDP, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Terrace Heights CDP, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Terrace Heights 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 Terrace Heights CDP, Washington (place:70805, 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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