State Facts
| Minimum Wage | $16.00 |
|---|---|
| 2-Bedroom Housing Wage | $48.46 |
| Number of Renter Households | 3,525,661 |
| Number of Renter Households Below 30% AMI |
986,369 |
| Percent of Renter Households Below 30% AMI |
28% |
| Number of Renter Households Below 50% AMI |
1,494,887 |
| Percent of Renter Households Below 50% AMI |
42% |
Working at minimum wage $16.00/hr
Each week you have to work 108 hours
To afford a modest 1 bedroom rental home at Fair Market Rent
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Number of Households |
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| Total | 7,722,646 | 570,614 | 383,063 | 102,352 | 501,549 | 35,262 | 54,602 | 43,263 | 74,278 | 254,883 | 970,731 | 3,846,395 | 445,836 | 271,251 | 120,961 | 47,606 |
| Renter | 3,525,661 | 154,424 | 137,310 | 33,341 | 166,514 | 11,130 | 14,116 | 19,841 | 22,354 | 80,434 | 174,119 | 2,422,395 | 145,655 | 85,637 | 36,803 | 21,588 |
| Percent Renters | 46% | 27% | 36% | 33% | 33% | 32% | 26% | 46% | 30% | 32% | 18% | 63% | 33% | 32% | 30% | 45% |
Housing Wage |
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| Zero-Bedroom | $40.76 | $16.44 | $23.40 | $15.06 | $21.25 | $18.25 | $20.02 | $24.29 | $25.06 | $26.23 | $38.31 | $48.63 | $21.46 | $19.13 | $17.29 | $18.63 |
| One-Bedroom | $43.34 | $17.35 | $27.25 | $16.69 | $21.90 | $18.81 | $20.50 | $28.19 | $26.65 | $29.79 | $45.75 | $51.06 | $24.15 | $21.60 | $17.81 | $20.60 |
| Two-Bedroom | $48.46 | $21.64 | $32.73 | $21.21 | $25.83 | $24.67 | $25.92 | $33.71 | $34.96 | $38.06 | $52.83 | $55.96 | $30.25 | $26.77 | $22.54 | $27.02 |
| Three-Bedroom | $60.65 | $27.55 | $39.25 | $27.15 | $31.54 | $30.88 | $33.50 | $40.42 | $43.17 | $48.29 | $68.52 | $70.08 | $36.44 | $32.52 | $27.02 | $36.67 |
| Four-Bedroom | $66.05 | $31.08 | $43.33 | $31.19 | $35.94 | $32.94 | $34.33 | $50.46 | $46.29 | $51.81 | $72.46 | $76.13 | $40.06 | $35.54 | $31.21 | $45.00 |
Fair Market Rent |
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| Zero-Bedroom | $2,120 | $855 | $1,217 | $783 | $1,105 | $949 | $1,041 | $1,263 | $1,303 | $1,364 | $1,992 | $2,529 | $1,116 | $995 | $899 | $969 |
| One-Bedroom | $2,253 | $902 | $1,417 | $868 | $1,139 | $978 | $1,066 | $1,466 | $1,386 | $1,549 | $2,379 | $2,655 | $1,256 | $1,123 | $926 | $1,071 |
| Two-Bedroom | $2,520 | $1,125 | $1,702 | $1,103 | $1,343 | $1,283 | $1,348 | $1,753 | $1,818 | $1,979 | $2,747 | $2,910 | $1,573 | $1,392 | $1,172 | $1,405 |
| Three-Bedroom | $3,154 | $1,433 | $2,041 | $1,412 | $1,640 | $1,606 | $1,742 | $2,102 | $2,245 | $2,511 | $3,563 | $3,644 | $1,895 | $1,691 | $1,405 | $1,907 |
| Four-Bedroom | $3,435 | $1,616 | $2,253 | $1,622 | $1,869 | $1,713 | $1,785 | $2,624 | $2,407 | $2,694 | $3,768 | $3,959 | $2,083 | $1,848 | $1,623 | $2,340 |
Annual Income Needed to Afford |
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| Zero-Bedroom | $84,787 | $34,196 | $48,680 | $31,320 | $44,200 | $37,960 | $41,640 | $50,520 | $52,120 | $54,560 | $79,680 | $101,160 | $44,640 | $39,800 | $35,960 | $38,760 |
| One-Bedroom | $90,140 | $36,078 | $56,680 | $34,720 | $45,560 | $39,120 | $42,640 | $58,640 | $55,440 | $61,960 | $95,160 | $106,200 | $50,240 | $44,920 | $37,040 | $42,840 |
| Two-Bedroom | $100,804 | $45,008 | $68,080 | $44,120 | $53,720 | $51,320 | $53,920 | $70,120 | $72,720 | $79,160 | $109,880 | $116,400 | $62,920 | $55,680 | $46,880 | $56,200 |
| Three-Bedroom | $126,152 | $57,303 | $81,640 | $56,480 | $65,600 | $64,240 | $69,680 | $84,080 | $89,800 | $100,440 | $142,520 | $145,760 | $75,800 | $67,640 | $56,200 | $76,280 |
| Four-Bedroom | $137,385 | $64,644 | $90,120 | $64,880 | $74,760 | $68,520 | $71,400 | $104,960 | $96,280 | $107,760 | $150,720 | $158,360 | $83,320 | $73,920 | $64,920 | $93,600 |
Minimum Wage |
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| Minimum Wage | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Rent Affordable for a Full-Time Worker at Minimum Wage | $832 | $832 | $832 | $832 | $832 | $832 | $832 | $832 | $832 | $832 | $832 | $832 | $832 | $832 | $832 | $832 |
Work Hours/Week at Minimum Wage |
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| Zero-Bedroom | 102 | 41 | 59 | 38 | 53 | 46 | 50 | 61 | 63 | 66 | 96 | 122 | 54 | 48 | 43 | 47 |
| One-Bedroom | 108 | 43 | 68 | 42 | 55 | 47 | 51 | 70 | 67 | 74 | 114 | 128 | 60 | 54 | 45 | 51 |
| Two-Bedroom | 121 | 54 | 82 | 53 | 65 | 62 | 65 | 84 | 87 | 95 | 132 | 140 | 76 | 67 | 56 | 68 |
| Three-Bedroom | 152 | 69 | 98 | 68 | 79 | 77 | 84 | 101 | 108 | 121 | 171 | 175 | 91 | 81 | 68 | 92 |
| Four-Bedroom | 165 | 78 | 108 | 78 | 90 | 82 | 86 | 126 | 116 | 130 | 181 | 190 | 100 | 89 | 78 | 113 |
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Payment |
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| SSI Monthly Payment | $1,081 | $1,081 | $1,081 | $1,081 | $1,081 | $1,081 | $1,081 | $1,081 | $1,081 | $1,081 | $1,081 | $1,081 | $1,081 | $1,081 | $1,081 | $1,081 |
| Rent affordable to SSI recipient | $324 | $324 | $324 | $324 | $324 | $324 | $324 | $324 | $324 | $324 | $324 | $324 | $324 | $324 | $324 | $324 |
Income Levels |
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| 30% of Area Median Income (AMI) | $34,581 | $26,596 | $36,930 | $26,580 | $30,450 | $26,940 | $28,230 | $35,400 | $35,190 | $37,770 | $49,290 | $33,231 | $32,100 | $32,040 | $29,550 | $25,980 |
| 50% of Area Median Income (AMI) | $57,635 | $44,326 | $61,550 | $44,300 | $50,750 | $44,900 | $47,050 | $59,000 | $58,650 | $62,950 | $82,150 | $55,384 | $53,500 | $53,400 | $49,250 | $43,300 |
| Median Renter Household Income | $64,545 | $40,263 | $55,854 | $38,500 | $43,309 | $37,860 | $48,156 | $46,761 | $49,575 | $59,403 | $78,705 | $70,428 | $46,345 | $42,998 | $40,027 | $48,748 |
Rent Affordable at Different Income Levels |
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| 30% of Area Median Income (AMI) | $865 | $665 | $923 | $665 | $761 | $674 | $706 | $885 | $880 | $944 | $1,232 | $831 | $803 | $801 | $739 | $650 |
| 50% of Area Median Income (AMI) | $1,441 | $1,108 | $1,539 | $1,108 | $1,269 | $1,123 | $1,176 | $1,475 | $1,466 | $1,574 | $2,054 | $1,385 | $1,338 | $1,335 | $1,231 | $1,083 |
| Median Renter Household Income | $1,614 | $1,007 | $1,396 | $963 | $1,083 | $946 | $1,204 | $1,169 | $1,239 | $1,485 | $1,968 | $1,761 | $1,159 | $1,075 | $1,001 | $1,219 |
Median Wages for State’s Most Common Occupations
| Occupation | Total Employment | Median Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 168,620 | $17.42 |
| Cashiers | 158,890 | $17.55 |
| Retail Salespersons | 238,540 | $18.63 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 146,140 | $19.28 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 663,140 | $19.58 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 195,250 | $20.58 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 65,010 | $21.29 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 71,530 | $21.58 |
| Security Guards | 134,700 | $21.86 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 100,950 | $22.06 |
| Office Clerks, General | 134,280 | $22.67 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 142,940 | $23.24 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 65,580 | $23.32 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 141,090 | $23.72 |
| Nursing Assistants | 87,990 | $24.01 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 122,490 | $24.51 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 119,650 | $28.56 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 84,280 | $28.74 |
| All Occupations | 9,688,000 | $29.49 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 83,110 | $39.12 |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | 88,890 | $39.85 |
| Housing Wage 1 Bedroom | $43.34 | |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 80,510 | $45.55 |
| Housing Wage 2 Bedroom | $48.46 | |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 80,500 | $48.71 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 109,830 | $50.72 |
| Registered Nurses | 205,810 | $54.09 |
| Management Analysts | 69,150 | $55.46 |
| Project Management Specialists | 68,020 | $59.81 |
| General and Operations Managers | 206,740 | $64.66 |
| Software Developers | 113,510 | $82.11 |
| Lawyers | 91,870 | $102.71 |
| Financial Managers | 80,810 | $108.65 |