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Fircrest

Pop. 7,069·47th most expensive in Washington·Rental market data updated monthly for Fircrest, WA
Median rent (all units)
$2,169/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
+$204
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Fircrest · $2,169
More expensive than 70% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
23% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,169/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$87,000/yr
Local median income
$113,926/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Fircrest's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

2 BR
$1,376
3 BR
$2,235
4 BR+
$2,670
Research median
$1,376/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$26,028/yr
At $2,169/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Fircrest, WA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 50.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,069
Median income
$113,926
Median age
44.5
Renters
28.2%
Age distribution
18.7%
16.9%
30.5%
15.3%
18.6%
Under 1818.7%
18–3416.9%
35–5430.5%
55–6415.3%
65+18.6%
Gender
46.6%
53.4%
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Race & ethnicity
71.1%
White71.1%
Black5.6%
Hispanic4.6%
Asian7.5%
Other11.1%
Education (25+)
19.3%
28.1%
50.8%
No HS diploma1.7%
HS diploma19.3%
Some college28.1%
Bachelor's+50.8%
Housing tenure
71.8%
28.2%
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Fircrest, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$90,854 → $113,926
up 25.4%
Population
7,109 → 7,069
down 0.6%
Renter share
33.7% → 28.2%
-5.5 pts
Bachelor's+
41.4% → 50.8%
+9.4 pts
Median age
42 → 44.5
+2.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $90,854 to $113,926 across the same window, up 25.4% versus 2021. The renter share has eased from 33.7% to 28.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 41.4% to 50.8% across the same window.

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Fircrest rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Fircrest, WA

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Fircrest is $2,169/mo as of March 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,376/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,235/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($113,926/yr), Fircrest ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fircrest an affordable city for renters?

Fircrest is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,169/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($113,926/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fircrest falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Fircrest?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,169/mo in Fircrest. The local median household income is $113,926/yr, meaning the typical Fircrest household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fircrest?

Rent in Fircrest has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of March 2026.

How does Fircrest rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Fircrest is middle-of-the-pack for Washington for rent, ranking #47 out of 115 tracked cities at $2,169/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Fircrest?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Fircrest ($2,169/mo): Lakewood ($1,708/mo), Parkland ($1,730/mo), Tacoma ($1,749/mo).

What percentage of Fircrest residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.2% of Fircrest households are renters, while 71.8% are owner-occupied. Fircrest leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Fircrest rent compare to the national average?

Fircrest's median rent of $2,169/mo is $204 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #47 out of 115 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,169/mo, rent takes ~23% of Fircrest's median household income ($113,926/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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