How many renters in Waller, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.7% (±16.9 points) of renting households in Waller, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.7% (±16.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.6% (±15.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.9% (±6.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Waller
| Share of income spent on rent | Waller | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.8% (±9.7 points) | 9.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.7% (±7.0 points) | 11.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.9% (±17.2 points) | 13.5% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.8% (±8.8 points) | 12.8% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.1% (±7.8 points) | 10.4% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.6% (±15.0 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.
Waller against Pierce County, its state and the nation
| Waller | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.7% (±16.9 points) | 53.0% (±1.6 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.6% (±15.0 points) | 42.6% (±1.4 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.9% (±6.6 points) | 31.5% (±0.7 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $66,484 (±$5,815) | $68,118 (±$1,782) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,787 (±$158) | $1,806 (±$18) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Waller, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Pierce County (53.0%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (49.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Pierce County, Waller ranks 40 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 298 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 Waller
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waller | — | 42.7% (±16.9 points) | — |
| Fife | 2.1 mi | 52.5% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summit | 2.4 mi | 34.6% (±18.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Midland | 3.0 mi | 47.4% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Puyallup | 4.0 mi | 49.5% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fife Heights | 4.0 mi | 54.6% (±59.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milton | 4.1 mi | 58.1% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Puyallup | 4.2 mi | 34.4% (±36.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clover Creek | 4.3 mi | 48.4% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Midland | 47.4% (±12.6 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Elk Plain | 47.3% (±13.9 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Spanaway | 47.3% (±8.0 points) |
| 37 | Sumner | 46.7% (±12.2 points) |
| 38 | Frederickson | 44.8% (±13.8 points) |
| 39 | Rosedale | 43.1% (±42.3 points) |
| 40 | Waller | 42.7% (±16.9 points) |
| 41 | Fox Island | 42.3% (±45.3 points) |
| 42 | Graham | 40.2% (±11.3 points) |
| 43 | Wilkeson | 38.5% (±102.0 points) |
| 44 (tie) | Artondale | 36.1% (±18.3 points) |
| 44 (tie) | Longbranch | 36.1% (±45.4 points) |
| 46 | DuPont | 35.8% (±11.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Waller 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 Waller
Are renters in Waller rent-burdened?
42.7% of renting households in Waller 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 Waller spend on rent?
The median renting household in Waller, WA spends 26.9% (±6.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waller CDP, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waller CDP, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waller CDP, 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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