How many renters in California City, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
67.0% (±10.5 points) of renting households in California City, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 43.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 67.0% (±10.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 63.4% (±10.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 43.2% (±12.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in California City
| Share of income spent on rent | California City | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.5% (±5.0 points) | 10.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.8% (±6.0 points) | 10.7% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.9% (±4.7 points) | 11.1% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.8% (±5.1 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.6% (±3.3 points) | 8.2% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 63.4% (±10.0 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.
California City against Kern County, its state and the nation
| California City | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 67.0% (±10.5 points) | 56.5% (±1.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 63.4% (±10.0 points) | 48.3% (±1.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 43.2% (±12.3 points) | 33.9% (±0.7 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,427 (±$2,127) | $46,101 (±$1,578) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,300 (±$247) | $1,300 (±$21) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In California City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Kern County (56.5%).
It is also higher than in California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Kern County, California City ranks 11 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 164 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 California City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| California City | — | 67.0% (±10.5 points) | — |
| Boron | 14 mi | 54.7% (±21.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edwards AFB | 17 mi | 57.5% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mojave | 20 mi | 55.6% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rosamond | 28 mi | 58.4% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tehachapi | 33 mi | 46.8% (±16.3 points) | Lower |
| China Lake Acres | 35 mi | 34.5% (±46.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgecrest | 35 mi | 40.6% (±7.6 points) | Lower |
| Golden Hills | 36 mi | 44.0% (±20.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tehachapi, CA (46.8%), Ridgecrest, CA (40.6%), Golden Hills, CA (44.0%).
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 Kern County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Buttonwillow | 73.8% (±18.9 points) |
| 6 | Old Stine | 73.0% (±15.7 points) |
| 7 | Weedpatch | 71.8% (±23.4 points) |
| 8 | Maricopa | 69.6% (±25.1 points) |
| 9 | East Niles | 69.5% (±8.4 points) |
| 10 | South Taft | 68.6% (±21.7 points) |
| 11 (tie) | California City | 67.0% (±10.5 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Fairfax (community) | 67.0% (±29.7 points) |
| 13 | La Cresta | 65.8% (±11.4 points) |
| 14 | Rosedale | 64.5% (±27.4 points) |
| 15 | McFarland | 61.3% (±12.6 points) |
| 16 | Lamont | 61.2% (±11.1 points) |
| 17 | Wasco | 60.8% (±10.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Kern 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 California City
Are renters in California City rent-burdened?
67.0% of renting households in California City 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 California City spend on rent?
The median renting household in California City, CA spends 43.2% (±12.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — California City city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — California City city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — California City 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 California City city, California (place:09780, 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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