How many renters in White Center, WA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
63.0% (±12.4 points) of renting households in White Center, WA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 63.0% (±12.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.6% (±8.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.5% (±2.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in White Center
| Share of income spent on rent | White Center | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.6% (±4.3 points) | 14.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.5% (±5.1 points) | 13.2% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.0% (±5.4 points) | 13.8% | 13.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.9% (±3.9 points) | 11.9% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 18.4% (±9.0 points) | 9.3% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.6% (±8.6 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.
White Center against King County, its state and the nation
| White Center | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 63.0% (±12.4 points) | 46.8% (±0.8 points) | 49.9% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.6% (±8.6 points) | 37.5% (±0.7 points) | 40.1% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.5% (±2.2 points) | 28.6% (±0.3 points) | 30.0% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $50,724 (±$20,146) | $85,547 (±$1,255) | $66,868 (±$600) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,595 (±$127) | $2,092 (±$13) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In White Center, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in King County (46.8%).
It is also higher than in Washington (49.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In King County, White Center ranks 7 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 73 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 White Center
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Center | — | 63.0% (±12.4 points) | — |
| Boulevard Park | 1.6 mi | 57.5% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burien | 2.3 mi | 51.8% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tukwila | 4.1 mi | 54.4% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| SeaTac | 5.1 mi | 64.1% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bryn Mawr-Skyway | 5.1 mi | 60.8% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Normandy Park | 5.3 mi | 44.0% (±22.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mercer Island | 6.6 mi | 45.4% (±8.7 points) | Lower |
| Renton | 7.5 mi | 53.8% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mercer Island, WA (45.4%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ames Lake | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 | Riverbend | 83.3% (±57.7 points) |
| 3 | Duvall | 70.0% (±29.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Des Moines | 69.4% (±8.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Medina | 69.4% (±23.9 points) |
| 6 | SeaTac | 64.1% (±8.1 points) |
| 7 | White Center | 63.0% (±12.4 points) |
| 8 | Federal Way | 61.4% (±4.8 points) |
| 9 | Bryn Mawr-Skyway | 60.8% (±12.2 points) |
| 10 | Wilderness Rim | 60.7% (±86.9 points) |
| 11 | Woodinville | 60.0% (±12.7 points) |
| 12 | Lakeland South | 59.4% (±18.9 points) |
| 13 | East Renton Highlands | 59.2% (±19.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in King County, ranked from highest to lowest.
White Center 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 White Center
Are renters in White Center rent-burdened?
63.0% of renting households in White Center 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 White Center spend on rent?
The median renting household in White Center, WA spends 33.5% (±2.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Center CDP, Washington
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Center CDP, Washington
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Center 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 White Center CDP, Washington (place:78225, 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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