How many renters in Carmichael, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.2% (±4.8 points) of renting households in Carmichael, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.2% (±4.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.9% (±4.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.6% (±2.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Carmichael
| Share of income spent on rent | Carmichael | Sacramento County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.5% (±2.3 points) | 9.4% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.3% (±2.5 points) | 11.0% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.6% (±2.7 points) | 12.0% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.5% (±2.3 points) | 11.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.3% (±2.4 points) | 9.8% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.9% (±4.1 points) | 46.3% | 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.
Carmichael against Sacramento County, its state and the nation
| Carmichael | Sacramento County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.2% (±4.8 points) | 56.1% (±1.1 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.9% (±4.1 points) | 46.3% (±0.9 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.6% (±2.3 points) | 33.1% (±0.5 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $56,350 (±$4,500) | $63,224 (±$1,364) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,702 (±$31) | $1,790 (±$12) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Carmichael, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Sacramento County (56.1%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Sacramento County, Carmichael ranks 12 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 379 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 Carmichael
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmichael | — | 59.2% (±4.8 points) | — |
| North Highlands | 3.8 mi | 64.5% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arden-Arcade | 3.8 mi | 59.9% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Foothill Farms | 4.0 mi | 63.2% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gold River | 4.1 mi | 56.8% (±21.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fair Oaks | 4.2 mi | 51.0% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Riviera | 4.6 mi | 54.0% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| McClellan Park | 4.7 mi | 61.4% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Citrus Heights | 4.9 mi | 56.1% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Sacramento County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Elverta | 64.2% (±18.7 points) |
| 7 | Foothill Farms | 63.2% (±7.6 points) |
| 8 | McClellan Park | 61.4% (±18.5 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Arden-Arcade | 59.9% (±3.5 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Orangevale | 59.9% (±10.9 points) |
| 11 | Vineyard | 59.7% (±10.3 points) |
| 12 | Carmichael | 59.2% (±4.8 points) |
| 13 | Gold River | 56.8% (±21.1 points) |
| 14 | Rosemont | 56.3% (±8.4 points) |
| 15 | Citrus Heights | 56.1% (±4.3 points) |
| 16 | Sacramento | 55.9% (±1.9 points) |
| 17 | Parkway | 55.0% (±9.4 points) |
| 18 | Rio Linda | 54.7% (±13.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Sacramento County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Carmichael is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Carmichael
Are renters in Carmichael rent-burdened?
59.2% of renting households in Carmichael 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 Carmichael spend on rent?
The median renting household in Carmichael, CA spends 35.6% (±2.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carmichael CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carmichael CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carmichael CDP, 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 Carmichael CDP, California (place:11390, 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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