Metros where renters are the most overextended in Washington
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 25.1%
- Median rent: $887
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 11,706 (35.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $887
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 11,706 (35.7% of all housing units)
#20. Moses Lake
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 25.2%
- Median rent: $809
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,327 (37.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $809
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,327 (37.8% of all housing units)
#19. Othello
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.2%
- Median rent: $1,024
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 15,807 (35.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,024
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 15,807 (35.3% of all housing units)
#18. Wenatchee
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.4%
- Median rent: $1,050
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,429 (21.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,050
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,429 (21.6% of all housing units)
#17. Shelton
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.5%
- Median rent: $915
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 32,195 (38.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $915
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 32,195 (38.0% of all housing units)
#16. Yakima
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.2%
- Median rent: $1,059
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 31,924 (31.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,059
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 31,924 (31.3% of all housing units)
#15. Kennewick
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.8%
- Median rent: $873
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,870 (30.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $873
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,870 (30.3% of all housing units)
#14. Aberdeen
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.1%
- Median rent: $1,701
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 607,492 (39.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,701
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 607,492 (39.4% of all housing units)
#13. Seattle
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.2%
- Median rent: $933
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,778 (28.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $933
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,778 (28.1% of all housing units)
#12. Centralia
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.7%
- Median rent: $1,336
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 9,419 (26.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,336
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 9,419 (26.8% of all housing units)
#11. Oak Harbor
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.9%
- Median rent: $1,007
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 9,448 (28.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,007
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 9,448 (28.1% of all housing units)
#10. Port Angeles
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.9%
- Median rent: $1,217
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 14,895 (29.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,217
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 14,895 (29.5% of all housing units)
#9. Mount Vernon
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.9%
- Median rent: $997
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 80,157 (35.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $997
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 80,157 (35.2% of all housing units)
#8. Spokane
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.0%
- Median rent: $1,444
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 32,458 (30.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,444
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 32,458 (30.9% of all housing units)
#7. Bremerton
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.1%
- Median rent: $987
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 14,675 (34.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $987
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 14,675 (34.3% of all housing units)
#6. Longview
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.8%
- Median rent: $1,373
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 38,081 (33.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,373
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 38,081 (33.2% of all housing units)
#5. Olympia
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.8%
- Median rent: $1,009
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,996 (35.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,009
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,996 (35.0% of all housing units)
#4. Walla Walla
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.4%
- Median rent: $1,085
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,514 (40.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,085
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,514 (40.0% of all housing units)
#3. Ellensburg
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.9%
- Median rent: $1,219
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 33,787 (37.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,219
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 33,787 (37.6% of all housing units)
#2. Bellingham
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 40.9%
- Median rent: $887
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 10,010 (55.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $887
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 10,010 (55.6% of all housing units)
This story features data reporting by Elena Cox, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
#1. Pullman
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