How many renters in Alpine, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
61.7% (±17.4 points) of renting households in Alpine, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 61.7% (±17.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 49.6% (±14.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.8% (±7.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Alpine
| Share of income spent on rent | Alpine | San Diego County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.6% (±12.9 points) | 7.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.9% (±10.4 points) | 10.4% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 1.4% (±2.2 points) | 12.1% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.4% (±4.8 points) | 12.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.1% (±9.3 points) | 10.1% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 49.6% (±14.7 points) | 47.7% | 46.0% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Alpine against San Diego County, its state and the nation
| Alpine | San Diego County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 61.7% (±17.4 points) | 57.8% (±0.7 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 49.6% (±14.7 points) | 47.7% (±0.6 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.8% (±7.0 points) | 33.9% (±0.3 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $60,990 (±$13,631) | $78,016 (±$867) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,973 (±$200) | $2,246 (±$11) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Alpine, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from San Diego County (57.8%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In San Diego County, Alpine ranks 19 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 281 of 1,067.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Alpine
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine | — | 61.7% (±17.4 points) | — |
| Harbison Canyon | 4.9 mi | 76.7% (±25.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crest | 7.1 mi | 27.2% (±33.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Descanso | 7.7 mi | 28.9% (±30.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeside | 8.7 mi | 52.1% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Granite Hills | 9.1 mi | 72.8% (±45.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winter Gardens | 9.9 mi | 54.5% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jamul | 11 mi | 57.0% (±45.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bostonia | 11 mi | 61.3% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across San Diego County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | San Marcos | 63.5% (±4.7 points) |
| 14 | Rancho San Diego | 62.8% (±11.6 points) |
| 15 | Chula Vista | 62.2% (±3.0 points) |
| 16 | Escondido | 62.1% (±3.7 points) |
| 17 | Lemon Grove | 61.8% (±7.8 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Coronado | 61.7% (±7.4 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Alpine | 61.7% (±17.4 points) |
| 20 | Oceanside | 61.4% (±3.2 points) |
| 21 | Bostonia | 61.3% (±10.9 points) |
| 22 | La Mesa | 60.8% (±5.0 points) |
| 23 | National City | 60.1% (±5.1 points) |
| 24 | Imperial Beach | 60.0% (±6.4 points) |
| 25 | Vista | 59.5% (±4.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in San Diego County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Alpine is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Alpine
Are renters in Alpine rent-burdened?
61.7% of renting households in Alpine pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Alpine spend on rent?
The median renting household in Alpine, CA spends 34.8% (±7.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alpine CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alpine CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alpine CDP, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Alpine CDP, California (place:01192, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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