State Facts
| Minimum Wage | $17.50 |
|---|---|
| 2-Bedroom Housing Wage | $44.50 |
| Number of Renter Households | 189,268 |
| Number of Renter Households Below 30% AMI |
54,788 |
| Percent of Renter Households Below 30% AMI |
27% |
| Number of Renter Households Below 50% AMI |
78,661 |
| Percent of Renter Households Below 50% AMI |
39% |
Working at minimum wage $17.50/hr
Each week you have to work 90 hours
To afford a modest 1 bedroom rental home at Fair Market Rent
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| District of Columbia | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria HMFA | District of Columbia | |
|---|---|---|---|
Number of Households |
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| Total | 321,556 | 321,556 | 321,556 |
| Renter | 189,268 | 189,268 | 189,268 |
| Percent Renters | 59% | 59% | 59% |
Housing Wage |
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| Zero-Bedroom | $38.69 | $38.69 | $38.69 |
| One-Bedroom | $39.54 | $39.54 | $39.54 |
| Two-Bedroom | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Three-Bedroom | $55.63 | $55.63 | $55.63 |
| Four-Bedroom | $65.63 | $65.63 | $65.63 |
Fair Market Rent |
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| Zero-Bedroom | $2,012 | $2,012 | $2,012 |
| One-Bedroom | $2,056 | $2,056 | $2,056 |
| Two-Bedroom | $2,314 | $2,314 | $2,314 |
| Three-Bedroom | $2,893 | $2,893 | $2,893 |
| Four-Bedroom | $3,413 | $3,413 | $3,413 |
Annual Income Needed to Afford |
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| Zero-Bedroom | $80,480 | $80,480 | $80,480 |
| One-Bedroom | $82,240 | $82,240 | $82,240 |
| Two-Bedroom | $92,560 | $92,560 | $92,560 |
| Three-Bedroom | $115,720 | $115,720 | $115,720 |
| Four-Bedroom | $136,520 | $136,520 | $136,520 |
Minimum Wage |
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| Minimum Wage | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Rent Affordable for a Full-Time Worker at Minimum Wage | $910 | $910 | $910 |
Work Hours/Week at Minimum Wage |
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| Zero-Bedroom | 88 | 88 | 88 |
| One-Bedroom | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Two-Bedroom | 102 | 102 | 102 |
| Three-Bedroom | 127 | 127 | 127 |
| Four-Bedroom | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Payment |
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| SSI Monthly Payment | $967 | $967 | $967 |
| Rent affordable to SSI recipient | $290 | $290 | $290 |
Income Levels |
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| 30% of Area Median Income (AMI) | $49,170 | $49,170 | $49,170 |
| 50% of Area Median Income (AMI) | $81,950 | $81,950 | $81,950 |
| Median Renter Household Income | $78,134 | $78,134 | $78,134 |
Rent Affordable at Different Income Levels |
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| 30% of Area Median Income (AMI) | $1,229 | $1,229 | $1,229 |
| 50% of Area Median Income (AMI) | $2,049 | $2,049 | $2,049 |
| Median Renter Household Income | $1,953 | $1,953 | $1,953 |
Median Wages for State’s Most Common Occupations
| Occupation | Total Employment | Median Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 7,310 | $18.37 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 7,390 | $18.72 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 14,950 | $18.79 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 11,490 | $19.29 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 8,020 | $22.14 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 10,540 | $22.40 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 7,020 | $24.08 |
| Office Clerks, General | 6,340 | $25.98 |
| Bartenders | 4,890 | $26.88 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 12,130 | $27.31 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 4,680 | $29.66 |
| Security Guards | 16,160 | $30.89 |
| Housing Wage 1 Bedroom | $39.54 | |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 5,570 | $40.78 |
| All Occupations | 708,790 | $43.06 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 4,830 | $43.22 |
| Housing Wage 2 Bedroom | $44.50 | |
| Public Relations Specialists | 18,110 | $47.85 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 5,880 | $48.59 |
| Human Resources Specialists | 7,130 | $50.15 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 9,600 | $50.42 |
| Project Management Specialists | 6,120 | $50.49 |
| Registered Nurses | 9,790 | $51.16 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 38,240 | $52.26 |
| Management Analysts | 20,330 | $61.41 |
| Software Developers | 8,250 | $66.56 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 17,210 | $67.33 |
| General and Operations Managers | 36,060 | $81.84 |
| Managers, All Other | 18,180 | $84.11 |
| Financial Managers | 7,950 | $88.66 |
| Public Relations Managers | 8,640 | $90.91 |
| Lawyers | 33,430 | $93.88 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 5,060 | $93.88 |