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State of Working Washington
Housing Affordability: How Do Renting and Owning Compare in Washington?

Renters and homeowners both struggle with being cost burdened.

State of Working Washington
Homeownership in Washington: Out of Reach of Most Occupations

Home prices are outpacing wages

State of Working Washington
Buying a home is harder for BIPOC Washingtonians

Lower wages for Black and Latine Washingtonians create a housing equity gap

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Who can afford to buy a home in Washington?

Fewer jobs pay enough to buy a home in Washington. What does that mean for the economy?

State of Working Washington
Report: Wages Aren’t Keeping Up With Washington Home Prices

Who can afford to buy a home ? Most industries don't pay enough to buy in Washington

State of Working Washington
Fewer Occupations Pay Enough to Rent in Washington

Home buying is unaffordable - but rent isn't much better

State of Working Washington
Report: Fewer jobs pay enough to rent in Washington

Data show that, since the pandemic, it's become even harder to rent in Washington