How many renters in Barstow, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.6% (±8.9 points) of renting households in Barstow, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.6% (±8.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.0% (±7.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.2% (±4.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Barstow
| Share of income spent on rent | Barstow | San Bernardino County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.4% (±4.1 points) | 8.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.0% (±6.6 points) | 10.2% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.2% (±4.8 points) | 11.7% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.8% (±2.5 points) | 11.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.6% (±4.4 points) | 9.9% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.0% (±7.7 points) | 48.6% | 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.
Barstow against San Bernardino County, its state and the nation
| Barstow | San Bernardino County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.6% (±8.9 points) | 58.5% (±1.0 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.0% (±7.7 points) | 48.6% (±0.8 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.2% (±4.1 points) | 34.3% (±0.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,281 (±$4,605) | $61,041 (±$1,019) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,091 (±$76) | $1,801 (±$15) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Barstow, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from San Bernardino County (58.5%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In San Bernardino County, Barstow ranks 38 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 638 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 Barstow
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barstow | — | 52.6% (±8.9 points) | — |
| Lenwood | 3.9 mi | 24.8% (±18.7 points) | Lower |
| Silver Lakes | 19 mi | 19.3% (±21.1 points) | Lower |
| Apple Valley | 25 mi | 63.0% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Valley Lake | 29 mi | 58.5% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Victorville | 29 mi | 61.8% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Adelanto | 30 mi | 57.6% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lucerne Valley | 30 mi | 56.2% (±26.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain View Acres | 31 mi | 61.2% (±38.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lenwood, CA (24.8%), Silver Lakes, CA (19.3%).
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 Bernardino County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Lucerne Valley | 56.2% (±26.3 points) |
| 33 | Bloomington | 54.5% (±10.9 points) |
| 34 | Fontana | 53.6% (±3.8 points) |
| 35 | Yucaipa | 53.2% (±9.0 points) |
| 36 | Twentynine Palms | 53.0% (±7.5 points) |
| 37 | Crestline | 52.7% (±18.4 points) |
| 38 | Barstow | 52.6% (±8.9 points) |
| 39 | Upland | 52.4% (±4.9 points) |
| 40 | Big River | 49.0% (±26.8 points) |
| 41 | Redlands | 48.2% (±5.9 points) |
| 42 | Morongo Valley | 47.4% (±20.8 points) |
| 43 | Fort Irwin | 44.8% (±10.2 points) |
| 44 | Oak Hills | 26.2% (±22.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 47 places in San Bernardino 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 Barstow
Are renters in Barstow rent-burdened?
52.6% of renting households in Barstow 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 Barstow spend on rent?
The median renting household in Barstow, CA spends 31.2% (±4.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barstow city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barstow city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barstow 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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