How many renters in Arcadia, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.5% (±5.2 points) of renting households in Arcadia, 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
- 58.5% (±5.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 49.6% (±4.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.8% (±2.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Arcadia
| Share of income spent on rent | Arcadia | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.9% (±3.3 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.9% (±3.4 points) | 10.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.2% (±2.4 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.6% (±2.6 points) | 10.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.9% (±2.5 points) | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 49.6% (±4.6 points) | 48.3% | 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.
Arcadia against Los Angeles County, its state and the nation
| Arcadia | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.5% (±5.2 points) | 57.6% (±0.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 49.6% (±4.6 points) | 48.3% (±0.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.8% (±2.5 points) | 34.1% (±0.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $72,938 (±$3,572) | $66,677 (±$463) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,191 (±$68) | $1,954 (±$6) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Arcadia, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Los Angeles County (57.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Los Angeles County, Arcadia ranks 55 of 139 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 404 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 Arcadia
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia | — | 58.5% (±5.2 points) | — |
| Mayflower Village | 1.9 mi | 54.9% (±21.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| North El Monte | 2.2 mi | 58.6% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Pasadena | 2.4 mi | 65.1% (±18.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Monrovia Island | 2.4 mi | 20.7% (±13.9 points) | Lower |
| Temple City | 2.4 mi | 55.1% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sierra Madre | 2.6 mi | 45.5% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| East San Gabriel | 2.7 mi | 51.6% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monrovia | 3.7 mi | 54.9% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Monrovia Island, CA (20.7%).
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 Los Angeles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Hawthorne | 58.9% (±3.6 points) |
| 50 | West Carson | 58.8% (±9.7 points) |
| 51 (tie) | Paramount | 58.7% (±5.5 points) |
| 51 (tie) | South San Gabriel | 58.7% (±18.0 points) |
| 53 (tie) | Avalon | 58.6% (±28.1 points) |
| 53 (tie) | North El Monte | 58.6% (±18.9 points) |
| 55 (tie) | Arcadia | 58.5% (±5.2 points) |
| 55 (tie) | Charter Oak | 58.5% (±21.7 points) |
| 57 | El Monte | 58.0% (±3.3 points) |
| 58 (tie) | Bellflower | 57.9% (±3.8 points) |
| 58 (tie) | Downey | 57.9% (±3.9 points) |
| 60 | Walnut Park | 57.8% (±9.1 points) |
| 61 | Lawndale | 57.7% (±5.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 139 places in Los Angeles County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Arcadia
Are renters in Arcadia rent-burdened?
58.5% of renting households in Arcadia 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 Arcadia spend on rent?
The median renting household in Arcadia, CA spends 34.8% (±2.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arcadia city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arcadia city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arcadia city, 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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