How many renters in University Place, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.1% (±7.2 points) of renting households in University Place, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.1% (±7.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.6% (±6.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.2% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in University Place
| Share of income spent on rent | University Place | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.1% (±3.2 points) | 9.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.1% (±4.3 points) | 11.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.7% (±2.9 points) | 13.5% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.1% (±3.3 points) | 12.8% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.5% (±3.4 points) | 10.4% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.6% (±6.3 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.
University Place against Pierce County, its state and the nation
| University Place | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.1% (±7.2 points) | 53.0% (±1.6 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.6% (±6.3 points) | 42.6% (±1.4 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.2% (±3.1 points) | 31.5% (±0.7 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $70,000 (±$16,174) | $68,118 (±$1,782) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,762 (±$57) | $1,806 (±$18) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In University Place, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Pierce County (53.0%).
It is also higher than in Washington (49.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Pierce County, University Place 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 122 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 University Place
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Place | — | 58.1% (±7.2 points) | — |
| Fircrest | 1.8 mi | 35.2% (±14.2 points) | Lower |
| Lakewood | 3.7 mi | 52.8% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Steilacoom | 3.8 mi | 60.0% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tacoma | 4.8 mi | 54.9% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wollochet | 4.9 mi | 31.5% (±19.6 points) | Lower |
| Fox Island | 5.5 mi | 42.3% (±45.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ruston | 5.9 mi | 18.5% (±12.1 points) | Lower |
| McChord AFB | 6.3 mi | 78.9% (±9.2 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fircrest, WA (35.2%), Wollochet, WA (31.5%), Ruston, WA (18.5%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: McChord AFB, WA (78.9%).
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 Pierce County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 (tie) | Parkland | 62.4% (±6.8 points) |
| 13 | Steilacoom | 60.0% (±16.1 points) |
| 14 | Orting | 59.2% (±18.8 points) |
| 15 | Wauna | 58.3% (±25.0 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Milton | 58.1% (±13.8 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Tehaleh | 58.1% (±39.6 points) |
| 16 (tie) | University Place | 58.1% (±7.2 points) |
| 19 | Prairie Ridge | 56.8% (±27.8 points) |
| 20 | Tacoma | 54.9% (±2.6 points) |
| 21 | Gig Harbor | 54.8% (±9.7 points) |
| 22 | Fife Heights | 54.6% (±59.6 points) |
| 23 | Carbonado | 54.5% (±57.2 points) |
| 24 | Edgewood | 53.2% (±12.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce 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 University Place
Are renters in University Place rent-burdened?
58.1% of renting households in University Place 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 University Place spend on rent?
The median renting household in University Place, WA spends 34.2% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University Place city, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University Place city, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University Place 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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