How many renters in Wauna, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.3% (±25.0 points) of renting households in Wauna, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 46.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.3% (±25.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 53.6% (±23.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 46.5% (±37.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wauna
| Share of income spent on rent | Wauna | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 31.1% (±24.0 points) | 9.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 3.0% (±5.2 points) | 11.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 1.7% (±3.5 points) | 13.5% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.0% (±9.8 points) | 12.8% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.7% (±7.7 points) | 10.4% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 53.6% (±23.8 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.
Wauna against Pierce County, its state and the nation
| Wauna | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.3% (±25.0 points) | 53.0% (±1.6 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 53.6% (±23.8 points) | 42.6% (±1.4 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 46.5% (±37.5 points) | 31.5% (±0.7 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | — | $68,118 (±$1,782) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,602 (±$324) | $1,806 (±$18) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Wauna, 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, Wauna ranks 15 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 115 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 Wauna
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauna | — | 58.3% (±25.0 points) | — |
| Stansberry Lake | 2.0 mi | 75.0% (±67.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burley | 2.5 mi | 38.5% (±38.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Purdy | 3.2 mi | 25.4% (±43.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Canterwood | 3.2 mi | 100.0% (±116.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rosedale | 3.4 mi | 43.1% (±42.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gig Harbor | 4.5 mi | 54.8% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maplewood | 4.9 mi | 51.2% (±26.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Key Center | 5.4 mi | 83.4% (±27.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | North Fort Lewis | 68.6% (±10.6 points) |
| 10 | Buckley | 65.5% (±31.0 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Clear Lake (Pierce County) | 62.4% (±63.0 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Wauna 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 Wauna
Are renters in Wauna rent-burdened?
58.3% of renting households in Wauna 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 Wauna spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wauna, WA spends 46.5% (±37.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wauna CDP, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wauna CDP, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wauna 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 Wauna CDP, Washington (place:76615, 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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