How many renters in Alum Rock, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.2% (±15.0 points) of renting households in Alum Rock, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.2% (±15.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.2% (±13.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.6% (±9.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Alum Rock
| Share of income spent on rent | Alum Rock | Santa Clara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.7% (±7.4 points) | 16.9% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.5% (±10.6 points) | 14.3% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.2% (±8.9 points) | 13.1% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.4% (±5.3 points) | 10.7% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.0% (±6.6 points) | 8.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.2% (±13.5 points) | 36.4% | 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.
Alum Rock against Santa Clara County, its state and the nation
| Alum Rock | Santa Clara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.2% (±15.0 points) | 45.0% (±0.9 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.2% (±13.5 points) | 36.4% (±0.8 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.6% (±9.2 points) | 27.7% (±0.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $94,866 (±$20,239) | $122,974 (±$2,206) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,389 (±$170) | $2,857 (±$19) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Alum Rock, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Santa Clara County (45.0%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Santa Clara County, Alum Rock ranks 7 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 657 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 Alum Rock
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alum Rock | — | 52.2% (±15.0 points) | — |
| East Foothills | 1.1 mi | 53.8% (±26.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Jose | 5.1 mi | 50.3% (±1.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milpitas | 5.7 mi | 36.0% (±4.7 points) | Lower |
| Burbank (community) | 6.8 mi | 53.8% (±17.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Clara | 7.9 mi | 36.6% (±2.9 points) | Lower |
| Campbell | 9.4 mi | 50.3% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cambrian Park | 9.7 mi | 26.0% (±24.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fremont | 11 mi | 43.4% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Milpitas, CA (36.0%), Santa Clara, CA (36.6%).
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 Santa Clara County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford | 71.8% (±9.0 points) |
| 2 | Morgan Hill | 55.1% (±8.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Burbank (community) | 53.8% (±17.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | East Foothills | 53.8% (±26.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | San Martin | 53.8% (±29.8 points) |
| 6 | Gilroy | 53.4% (±6.7 points) |
| 7 | Alum Rock | 52.2% (±15.0 points) |
| 8 | Saratoga | 51.6% (±11.8 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Campbell | 50.3% (±5.9 points) |
| 9 (tie) | San Jose | 50.3% (±1.3 points) |
| 11 | Lexington Hills | 50.0% (±38.1 points) |
| 12 | Los Altos Hills | 47.6% (±37.7 points) |
| 13 | Palo Alto | 44.3% (±4.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Santa Clara County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Alum Rock 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 Alum Rock
Are renters in Alum Rock rent-burdened?
52.2% of renting households in Alum Rock 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 Alum Rock spend on rent?
The median renting household in Alum Rock, CA spends 31.6% (±9.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alum Rock CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alum Rock CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alum Rock CDP, California
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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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