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Pacific

Pop. 7,066·80th most expensive in Washington·Rental market data updated monthly for Pacific, WA
Median rent (all units)
$1,879/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+11.1%
vs US Median
-$83
Rising (Monthly)
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Pacific · $1,879
More expensive than 51% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
20% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,879/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$75,000/yr
Local median income
$115,625/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Pacific's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,436
1 BR
$1,480
2 BR
$1,725
3 BR
$2,281
4 BR+
$2,656
Research median
$1,725/mo

Bedroom figures are derived from HUD Fair Market Rents and scaled to match Pacific's market median, because the published HUD values all ran above it. They 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: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$22,548/yr
At $1,879/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +11.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Pacific, WA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,066
Median income
$115,625
Median age
38
Renters
41.8%
Age distribution
26.3%
18.8%
25.6%
17.2%
12.1%
Under 1826.3%
18–3418.8%
35–5425.6%
55–6417.2%
65+12.1%
Gender
51.7%
48.3%
Male51.7%
Female48.3%
Race & ethnicity
52.9%
22.4%
White52.9%
Black6.7%
Hispanic22.4%
Asian10.7%
Other7.3%
Education (25+)
13.9%
27.5%
36%
22.6%
No HS diploma13.9%
HS diploma27.5%
Some college36%
Bachelor's+22.6%
Housing tenure
58.2%
41.8%
Owner58.2%
Renter41.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Pacific, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$69,095 → $115,625
up 67.3%
Population
7,130 → 7,066
down 0.9%
Renter share
51.7% → 41.8%
-9.9 pts
Bachelor's+
21.4% → 22.6%
+1.2 pts
Median age
31.6 → 38
+6.4 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Pacific, WA now reports about $115,625, up from $69,095 in 2021. About 41.8% of households rent today, against 51.7% in 2021.

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About renting in Pacific, WA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Pacific is $1,879/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,436/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,725/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,480/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,281/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($115,625/yr), Pacific ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pacific an affordable city for renters?

Pacific is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,879/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($115,625/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Pacific falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Pacific?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,879/mo in Pacific. The local median household income is $115,625/yr, meaning the typical Pacific household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Pacific?

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

How does Pacific rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Pacific is one of the more affordable cities in Washington for rent, ranking #80 out of 110 tracked cities at $1,879/mo.

What percentage of Pacific residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.8% of Pacific households are renters, while 58.2% are owner-occupied. Pacific leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Pacific rent compare to the national average?

Pacific's median rent of $1,879/mo is $83 (4%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #80 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,879/mo, rent takes ~20% of Pacific's median household income ($115,625/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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