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Housing Affordability in Bothell, 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
- 32.5%
- Washington 33.3%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 51.2%
- Washington 49.9%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 23.0%
- Washington 24.3%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $3,363/mo
- Washington $2,445/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more3,30151.2%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more2,92623.0%
- Renters paying 50% or more1,48223.0%
- Median rent as a share of income: 30.5%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 21.0%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $1,012/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 6.6
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bothell, WA | 32.5% | 51.2% | 23.0% | 30.5% |
| 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 Bothell, WA?
- In Bothell, WA, 32.5% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Bothell compare with Washington?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Bothell is 32.5%, compared with 33.3% for Washington as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates