None of the Washington area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in Burke
The typical house costs $750,999. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $206,239 a year.
ESTIMATEHome price and rent for Burke, and jobs and tax for the Washington area. How the estimate works
THE WASHINGTON AREA'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY
MEDIAN PAY
Rent apt $120K
Rent house $160K
Buy $206K
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Lawyers
$195,190Rent a house
General and operations managers
$156,460Rent an apt
Software developers
$154,930Rent an apt
Management analysts
$126,830Rent an apt
Business operations specialists, all other
$104,770Rent over 30%
Home health and personal care aides
$38,530Rent over 30%
Janitors and cleaners
$37,840Rent over 30%
Retail salespersons
$36,610Rent over 30%
Cashiers
$35,470Rent over 30%
Fast food and counter workers
$34,600Rent over 30%
Each line is the yearly pay where that home fits the rule: rent at 30% of pay or less, and the mortgage, tax, insurance, and HOA at 28% of pay or less.