How many renters in Burbank, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.4% (±3.4 points) of renting households in Burbank, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.4% (±3.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.5% (±2.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.3% (±1.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Burbank
| Share of income spent on rent | Burbank | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.0% (±1.6 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.0% (±1.9 points) | 10.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.7% (±1.8 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.8% (±1.9 points) | 10.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.9% (±2.1 points) | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.5% (±2.7 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.
Burbank against Los Angeles County, its state and the nation
| Burbank | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.4% (±3.4 points) | 57.6% (±0.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.5% (±2.7 points) | 48.3% (±0.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.3% (±1.2 points) | 34.1% (±0.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $71,150 (±$6,651) | $66,677 (±$463) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,192 (±$51) | $1,954 (±$6) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Burbank, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Los Angeles County (57.6%).
It is also higher than in California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Los Angeles County, Burbank ranks 46 of 139 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 370 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 Burbank
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank | — | 59.4% (±3.4 points) | — |
| Glendale | 4.6 mi | 62.3% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Crescenta-Montrose | 6.0 mi | 54.8% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Cañada Flintridge | 7.3 mi | 48.6% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Hollywood | 7.5 mi | 44.6% (±4.7 points) | Lower |
| Beverly Hills | 8.8 mi | 54.6% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Fernando | 9.3 mi | 68.6% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Altadena | 11 mi | 60.8% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pasadena | 11 mi | 52.8% (±2.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Hollywood, CA (44.6%), Pasadena, CA (52.8%).
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 Los Angeles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 39 (tie) | Santa Fe Springs | 60.3% (±12.0 points) |
| 41 (tie) | Rosemead | 60.1% (±5.3 points) |
| 41 (tie) | Santa Clarita | 60.1% (±3.5 points) |
| 43 | Rowland Heights | 59.8% (±6.4 points) |
| 44 | La Mirada | 59.7% (±9.1 points) |
| 45 | Avocado Heights | 59.6% (±13.4 points) |
| 46 (tie) | Burbank | 59.4% (±3.4 points) |
| 46 (tie) | Whittier | 59.4% (±4.6 points) |
| 48 | Los Angeles | 59.3% (±0.6 points) |
| 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) |
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 Burbank
Are renters in Burbank rent-burdened?
59.4% of renting households in Burbank 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 Burbank spend on rent?
The median renting household in Burbank, CA spends 34.3% (±1.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burbank city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burbank city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burbank 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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