How many renters in Castaic, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
72.6% (±11.2 points) of renting households in Castaic, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 46.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 72.6% (±11.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 68.2% (±10.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 46.7% (±7.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Castaic
| Share of income spent on rent | Castaic | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.4% (±3.6 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.1% (±4.2 points) | 10.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.2% (±7.9 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.7% (±4.2 points) | 10.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.4% (±3.6 points) | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 68.2% (±10.6 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.
Castaic against Los Angeles County, its state and the nation
| Castaic | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 72.6% (±11.2 points) | 57.6% (±0.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 68.2% (±10.6 points) | 48.3% (±0.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 46.7% (±7.4 points) | 34.1% (±0.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,204 (±$18,467) | $66,677 (±$463) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,770 (±$115) | $1,954 (±$6) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Castaic, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in 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, Castaic ranks 7 of 139 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 106 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 Castaic
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castaic | — | 72.6% (±11.2 points) | — |
| Val Verde | 2.9 mi | 51.2% (±43.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stevenson Ranch | 6.8 mi | 64.3% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Clarita | 8.6 mi | 60.1% (±3.5 points) | Lower |
| Piru | 11 mi | 46.6% (±22.6 points) | Lower |
| Santa Susana | 15 mi | 47.2% (±77.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Simi Valley | 16 mi | 63.6% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fillmore | 17 mi | 63.5% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Fernando | 17 mi | 68.6% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Santa Clarita, CA (60.1%), Piru, CA (46.6%).
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 Los Angeles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Littlerock | 100.0% (±42.1 points) |
| 2 | Desert View Highlands | 82.2% (±37.5 points) |
| 3 | Palos Verdes Estates | 79.4% (±17.4 points) |
| 4 | Sun Village | 78.5% (±24.3 points) |
| 5 | Lake Los Angeles | 74.9% (±17.8 points) |
| 6 | Calabasas | 73.5% (±9.3 points) |
| 7 | Castaic | 72.6% (±11.2 points) |
| 8 | West Athens | 70.4% (±15.8 points) |
| 9 | West Puente Valley | 69.8% (±14.8 points) |
| 10 | Elizabeth Lake | 69.7% (±69.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | San Fernando | 68.6% (±9.2 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Topanga | 68.6% (±20.5 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Westmont | 68.6% (±5.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 139 places in Los Angeles County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Castaic 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 Castaic
Are renters in Castaic rent-burdened?
72.6% of renting households in Castaic 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 Castaic spend on rent?
The median renting household in Castaic, CA spends 46.7% (±7.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Castaic CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Castaic CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Castaic CDP, 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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