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Housing Affordability in Monroe, 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
- 37.4%
- Washington 33.3%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 50.3%
- Washington 49.9%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 32.3%
- Washington 24.3%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $2,601/mo
- Washington $2,445/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more89550.3%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more1,44832.3%
- Renters paying 50% or more50128.1%
- Median rent as a share of income: 30.2%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 25.9%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $769/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 6.1
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe, WA | 37.4% | 50.3% | 32.3% | 30.2% |
| Snohomish County | 34.5% | 53.7% | 25.9% | 31.5% |
| 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 Monroe, WA?
- In Monroe, WA, 37.4% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Monroe compare with Washington?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Monroe is 37.4%, compared with 33.3% for Washington as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates