How many renters in Buena Park, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.2% (±4.5 points) of renting households in Buena Park, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.2% (±4.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.8% (±4.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.0% (±3.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Buena Park
| Share of income spent on rent | Buena Park | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.2% (±2.2 points) | 8.8% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.0% (±2.7 points) | 10.7% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.4% (±3.5 points) | 11.8% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.2% (±3.7 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.4% (±1.9 points) | 9.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.8% (±4.1 points) | 47.0% | 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.
Buena Park against Orange County, its state and the nation
| Buena Park | Orange County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.2% (±4.5 points) | 56.6% (±0.8 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.8% (±4.1 points) | 47.0% (±0.7 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.0% (±3.9 points) | 33.4% (±0.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $84,694 (±$5,146) | $86,153 (±$1,044) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,206 (±$51) | $2,434 (±$13) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Buena Park, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Orange County (56.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Orange County, Buena Park ranks 31 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 614 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 Buena Park
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Park | — | 53.2% (±4.5 points) | — |
| La Palma | 1.9 mi | 64.6% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Mirada | 3.1 mi | 59.7% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cypress | 3.2 mi | 55.6% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cerritos | 3.6 mi | 35.8% (±7.0 points) | Lower |
| Stanton | 4.0 mi | 58.3% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hawaiian Gardens | 4.2 mi | 54.1% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Artesia | 4.3 mi | 48.1% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Whittier | 4.8 mi | 43.9% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cerritos, CA (35.8%).
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 Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | San Clemente | 56.0% (±6.0 points) |
| 26 | Cypress | 55.6% (±6.6 points) |
| 27 | Seal Beach | 54.3% (±7.8 points) |
| 28 | Santa Ana | 53.6% (±2.4 points) |
| 29 | Orange | 53.5% (±3.7 points) |
| 30 | Brea | 53.3% (±5.8 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Buena Park | 53.2% (±4.5 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Costa Mesa | 53.2% (±3.5 points) |
| 33 | Irvine | 52.9% (±2.6 points) |
| 34 (tie) | Dana Point | 52.6% (±7.3 points) |
| 34 (tie) | La Habra | 52.6% (±5.1 points) |
| 36 | Huntington Beach | 52.4% (±3.0 points) |
| 37 | Newport Beach | 52.2% (±3.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 42 places in Orange 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 Buena Park
Are renters in Buena Park rent-burdened?
53.2% of renting households in Buena Park 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 Buena Park spend on rent?
The median renting household in Buena Park, CA spends 33.0% (±3.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buena Park city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buena Park city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buena Park 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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