How many renters in Cerritos, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
35.8% (±7.0 points) of renting households in Cerritos, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 35.8% (±7.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 29.1% (±6.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.5% (±2.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cerritos
| Share of income spent on rent | Cerritos | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.0% (±6.6 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.5% (±6.4 points) | 10.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.8% (±6.4 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.9% (±3.7 points) | 10.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.7% (±3.2 points) | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 29.1% (±6.2 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.
Cerritos against Los Angeles County, its state and the nation
| Cerritos | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 35.8% (±7.0 points) | 57.6% (±0.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 29.1% (±6.2 points) | 48.3% (±0.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.5% (±2.2 points) | 34.1% (±0.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $134,406 (±$23,171) | $66,677 (±$463) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,930 (±$161) | $1,954 (±$6) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Cerritos, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Los Angeles County (57.6%).
It is also lower than in California (55.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Los Angeles County, Cerritos ranks 130 of 139 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 949 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 Cerritos
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos | — | 35.8% (±7.0 points) | — |
| Artesia | 0.6 mi | 48.1% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Palma | 2.1 mi | 64.6% (±11.4 points) | Higher |
| Hawaiian Gardens | 2.6 mi | 54.1% (±11.2 points) | Higher |
| Norwalk | 2.9 mi | 57.1% (±5.0 points) | Higher |
| Lakewood | 3.3 mi | 53.1% (±5.5 points) | Higher |
| Bellflower | 3.6 mi | 57.9% (±3.8 points) | Higher |
| Buena Park | 3.6 mi | 53.2% (±4.5 points) | Higher |
| Cypress | 3.8 mi | 55.6% (±6.6 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: La Palma, CA (64.6%), Hawaiian Gardens, CA (54.1%), Norwalk, CA (57.1%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 124 | View Park-Windsor Hills | 40.6% (±14.6 points) |
| 125 | Signal Hill | 40.4% (±13.3 points) |
| 126 | Manhattan Beach | 40.2% (±7.7 points) |
| 127 | Bradbury | 40.0% (±98.3 points) |
| 128 | Westlake Village | 39.6% (±18.3 points) |
| 129 | Quartz Hill | 38.3% (±14.5 points) |
| 130 | Cerritos | 35.8% (±7.0 points) |
| 131 | El Segundo | 35.7% (±6.6 points) |
| 132 | Industry | 33.3% (±25.4 points) |
| 133 | Vernon | 29.2% (±13.5 points) |
| 134 | La Habra Heights | 24.6% (±39.8 points) |
| 135 | South Monrovia Island | 20.7% (±13.9 points) |
| 136 (tie) | Hidden Hills | 0.0% (±141.4 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 Cerritos
Are renters in Cerritos rent-burdened?
35.8% of renting households in Cerritos 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 Cerritos spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cerritos, CA spends 23.5% (±2.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cerritos city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cerritos city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cerritos 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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