How many renters in Vancouver, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.7% (±2.9 points) of renting households in Vancouver, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.7% (±2.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.2% (±2.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.8% (±1.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Vancouver
| Share of income spent on rent | Vancouver | Clark County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.4% (±1.5 points) | 10.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.9% (±1.4 points) | 12.4% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.8% (±1.4 points) | 13.4% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.2% (±1.4 points) | 13.1% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.5% (±1.3 points) | 10.0% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.2% (±2.6 points) | 40.7% | 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.
Vancouver against Clark County, its state and the nation
| Vancouver | Clark County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.7% (±2.9 points) | 50.7% (±2.1 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.2% (±2.6 points) | 40.7% (±1.8 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.8% (±1.2 points) | 30.3% (±0.8 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $63,367 (±$3,121) | $69,038 (±$2,232) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,702 (±$23) | $1,748 (±$19) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Vancouver, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Clark County (50.7%).
It is also higher than in Washington (49.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Clark County, Vancouver ranks 8 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 180 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 Vancouver
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | — | 53.7% (±2.9 points) | — |
| Minnehaha | 1.7 mi | 45.3% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Five Corners | 3.8 mi | 39.6% (±10.0 points) | Lower |
| Hazel Dell | 4.1 mi | 55.3% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orchards | 4.8 mi | 48.0% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Barberton | 5.3 mi | 26.4% (±18.2 points) | Lower |
| Lake Shore | 5.9 mi | 30.0% (±20.8 points) | Lower |
| Salmon Creek | 6.0 mi | 46.6% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maywood Park | 6.1 mi | 33.3% (±64.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Five Corners, WA (39.6%), Barberton, WA (26.4%), Lake Shore, WA (30.0%).
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 Clark County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | La Center | 60.1% (±31.1 points) |
| 3 | Brush Prairie | 58.1% (±35.2 points) |
| 4 | Ridgefield | 55.7% (±17.3 points) |
| 5 | Hazel Dell | 55.3% (±10.0 points) |
| 6 | Venersborg | 54.3% (±77.7 points) |
| 7 | Washougal | 54.1% (±12.7 points) |
| 8 | Vancouver | 53.7% (±2.9 points) |
| 9 | Amboy | 51.9% (±59.3 points) |
| 10 | Orchards | 48.0% (±9.0 points) |
| 11 | Salmon Creek | 46.6% (±12.5 points) |
| 12 | Minnehaha | 45.3% (±16.9 points) |
| 13 | Camas | 44.3% (±9.5 points) |
| 14 | Mount Vista | 41.4% (±10.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Clark 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 Vancouver
Are renters in Vancouver rent-burdened?
53.7% of renting households in Vancouver 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 Vancouver spend on rent?
The median renting household in Vancouver, WA spends 31.8% (±1.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vancouver city, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vancouver city, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vancouver 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 Vancouver city, Washington (place:74060, 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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