How many renters in Bell Gardens, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.4% (±4.8 points) of renting households in Bell Gardens, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.4% (±4.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.2% (±4.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.5% (±2.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bell Gardens
| Share of income spent on rent | Bell Gardens | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.0% (±1.8 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.0% (±3.2 points) | 10.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.5% (±2.8 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.2% (±1.9 points) | 10.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.2% (±2.5 points) | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.2% (±4.1 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.
Bell Gardens against Los Angeles County, its state and the nation
| Bell Gardens | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.4% (±4.8 points) | 57.6% (±0.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.2% (±4.1 points) | 48.3% (±0.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.5% (±2.2 points) | 34.1% (±0.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $59,209 (±$4,649) | $66,677 (±$463) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,694 (±$43) | $1,954 (±$6) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Bell Gardens, 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, Bell Gardens ranks 68 of 139 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 485 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 Bell Gardens
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Gardens | — | 56.4% (±4.8 points) | — |
| Cudahy | 1.6 mi | 61.3% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bell | 1.8 mi | 64.0% (±5.4 points) | Higher |
| Commerce | 2.1 mi | 54.7% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Downey | 2.3 mi | 57.9% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maywood | 2.5 mi | 56.1% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Gate | 2.6 mi | 54.5% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Huntington Park | 3.8 mi | 57.2% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walnut Park | 3.9 mi | 57.8% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bell, CA (64.0%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Compton | 57.5% (±4.5 points) |
| 63 | Baldwin Park | 57.3% (±5.7 points) |
| 64 | Huntington Park | 57.2% (±3.9 points) |
| 65 (tie) | Claremont | 57.1% (±8.4 points) |
| 65 (tie) | Norwalk | 57.1% (±5.0 points) |
| 67 | West Covina | 57.0% (±4.4 points) |
| 68 | Bell Gardens | 56.4% (±4.8 points) |
| 69 | Maywood | 56.1% (±7.0 points) |
| 70 | Agua Dulce | 55.9% (±45.1 points) |
| 71 (tie) | La Puente | 55.5% (±7.1 points) |
| 71 (tie) | Long Beach | 55.5% (±1.6 points) |
| 73 | Gardena | 55.4% (±4.4 points) |
| 74 | Lennox | 55.3% (±7.7 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 Bell Gardens
Are renters in Bell Gardens rent-burdened?
56.4% of renting households in Bell Gardens 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 Bell Gardens spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bell Gardens, CA spends 33.5% (±2.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bell Gardens city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bell Gardens city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bell Gardens city, 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 Bell Gardens city, California (place:04996, in state:06).
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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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