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Housing Affordability in Ames Lake, WA
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 16.6%
- Washington 33.3%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 100.0%
- Washington 49.9%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 15.7%
- Washington 24.3%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $4,000/mo or more
- Washington $2,445/mo
Ames Lake has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more5100.0%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more7415.7%
- Renters paying 50% or more5100.0%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 18.3%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $1,084/mo
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames Lake, WA | 16.6% | 100.0% | 15.7% | Not reported |
| King County | 34.2% | 46.8% | 24.4% | 28.6% |
| Washington | 33.3% | 49.9% | 24.3% | 30.0% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Ames Lake, WA?
- In Ames Lake, WA, 16.6% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Ames Lake compare with Washington?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Ames Lake is 16.6%, compared with 33.3% for Washington as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates