How many renters in Carlsbad, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.6% (±3.9 points) of renting households in Carlsbad, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.6% (±3.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 49.2% (±3.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.4% (±2.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Carlsbad
| Share of income spent on rent | Carlsbad | San Diego County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.7% (±2.5 points) | 7.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.8% (±2.0 points) | 10.4% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.5% (±2.5 points) | 12.1% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.5% (±2.1 points) | 12.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.4% (±1.8 points) | 10.1% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 49.2% (±3.5 points) | 47.7% | 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.
Carlsbad against San Diego County, its state and the nation
| Carlsbad | San Diego County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.6% (±3.9 points) | 57.8% (±0.7 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 49.2% (±3.5 points) | 47.7% (±0.6 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.4% (±2.2 points) | 33.9% (±0.3 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $101,397 (±$7,012) | $78,016 (±$867) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,808 (±$100) | $2,246 (±$11) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Carlsbad, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from San Diego County (57.8%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In San Diego County, Carlsbad ranks 30 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 480 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 Carlsbad
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad | — | 56.6% (±3.9 points) | — |
| Lake San Marcos | 4.4 mi | 49.3% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vista | 4.9 mi | 59.5% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Encinitas | 5.6 mi | 51.1% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Marcos | 6.6 mi | 63.5% (±4.7 points) | Higher |
| Oceanside | 6.7 mi | 61.4% (±3.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harmony Grove | 8.7 mi | 65.5% (±57.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rancho Santa Fe | 8.7 mi | 71.1% (±64.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Camp Pendleton South | 9.4 mi | 89.6% (±8.1 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: San Marcos, CA (63.5%), Camp Pendleton South, CA (89.6%).
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 Diego County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Imperial Beach | 60.0% (±6.4 points) |
| 25 | Vista | 59.5% (±4.1 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Bonsall | 58.7% (±21.2 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Spring Valley | 58.7% (±8.0 points) |
| 28 | Ramona | 57.7% (±12.2 points) |
| 29 | Jamul | 57.0% (±45.4 points) |
| 30 | Carlsbad | 56.6% (±3.9 points) |
| 31 | La Presa | 55.8% (±8.2 points) |
| 32 | Poway | 55.6% (±7.2 points) |
| 33 | San Diego | 54.7% (±0.9 points) |
| 34 | Fallbrook | 54.6% (±9.0 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Campo | 54.5% (±39.7 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Winter Gardens | 54.5% (±9.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in San Diego 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 Carlsbad
Are renters in Carlsbad rent-burdened?
56.6% of renting households in Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad spend on rent?
The median renting household in Carlsbad, CA spends 34.4% (±2.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carlsbad city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carlsbad city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carlsbad 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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