Highest Income Limits in Washington — FY2026

Metro areas with the highest HUD Area Median Income in Washington. Highest area median income first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →

Most Expensive Metros for Rent Least Expensive Metros for Rent Biggest Rent Increases Highest Income Limits
# Metro Area State Median Income 50% AMI (4p) 30% AMI (4p)
1 Seattle-Bellevue, WA HUD Metro FMR Area WA $164,400 $82,200 $49,300
2 Bremerton-Silverdale, WA MSA WA $129,600 $64,800 $38,900
3 Tacoma, WA HUD Metro FMR Area WA $127,300 $63,650 $38,200
4 Bellingham, WA MSA WA $123,300 $59,600 $35,750
5 Olympia-Tumwater, WA MSA WA $122,800 $61,400 $36,850
6 Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA MSA WA $120,200 $60,100 $36,050
7 Spokane, WA HUD Metro FMR Area WA $110,500 $55,250 $33,150
8 Longview, WA MSA WA $106,700 $52,100 $33,000
9 Kennewick-Richland, WA MSA WA $105,400 $52,700 $33,000
10 Walla Walla, WA MSA WA $102,300 $51,150 $33,000
11 Wenatchee, WA MSA WA $99,100 $49,550 $33,000
12 Yakima, WA MSA WA $88,600 $48,500 $33,000
13 Stevens County, WA HUD Metro FMR Area WA $87,700 $48,500 $33,000