How many renters in Vashon, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.0% (±19.2 points) of renting households in Vashon, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.0% (±19.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.4% (±16.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.4% (±7.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Vashon
| Share of income spent on rent | Vashon | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.3% (±11.2 points) | 14.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.8% (±11.9 points) | 13.2% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.0% (±7.3 points) | 13.8% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.0% (±6.4 points) | 11.9% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.6% (±10.5 points) | 9.3% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.4% (±16.1 points) | 37.5% | 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.
Vashon against King County, its state and the nation
| Vashon | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.0% (±19.2 points) | 46.8% (±0.8 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.4% (±16.1 points) | 37.5% (±0.7 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.4% (±7.9 points) | 28.6% (±0.3 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $54,038 (±$24,727) | $85,547 (±$1,255) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,670 (±$205) | $2,092 (±$13) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Vashon, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from King County (46.8%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (49.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In King County, Vashon ranks 28 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 191 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 Vashon
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vashon | — | 53.0% (±19.2 points) | — |
| Normandy Park | 5.4 mi | 44.0% (±22.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maplewood | 5.7 mi | 51.2% (±26.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Des Moines | 6.6 mi | 69.4% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burien | 6.8 mi | 51.8% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Purdy | 7.1 mi | 25.4% (±43.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Canterwood | 7.3 mi | 100.0% (±116.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| SeaTac | 7.7 mi | 64.1% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Southworth | 8.0 mi | 0.0% (±38.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Southworth, WA (0.0%).
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 King County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Kent | 54.9% (±3.9 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Shadow Lake | 54.4% (±42.9 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Tukwila | 54.4% (±8.0 points) |
| 25 | Renton | 53.8% (±4.3 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Cottage Lake | 53.0% (±23.6 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Union Hill-Novelty Hill | 53.0% (±14.3 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Vashon | 53.0% (±19.2 points) |
| 29 | Mirrormont | 52.8% (±45.6 points) |
| 30 | Burien | 51.8% (±5.6 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Bothell | 51.2% (±6.1 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Maple Valley | 51.2% (±13.7 points) |
| 33 | Newcastle | 50.6% (±10.9 points) |
| 34 | Yarrow Point | 50.0% (±64.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in King County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Vashon 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 Vashon
Are renters in Vashon rent-burdened?
53.0% of renting households in Vashon 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 Vashon spend on rent?
The median renting household in Vashon, WA spends 31.4% (±7.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vashon CDP, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vashon CDP, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vashon 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 Vashon CDP, Washington (place:74305, 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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Figures last updated on .
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