How many renters in Chula Vista, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
62.2% (±3.0 points) of renting households in Chula Vista, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 62.2% (±3.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.5% (±2.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.4% (±1.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Chula Vista
| Share of income spent on rent | Chula Vista | San Diego County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.7% (±1.1 points) | 7.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.9% (±2.1 points) | 10.4% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.0% (±1.2 points) | 12.1% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.2% (±1.7 points) | 12.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.7% (±1.6 points) | 10.1% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.5% (±2.5 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.
Chula Vista against San Diego County, its state and the nation
| Chula Vista | San Diego County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 62.2% (±3.0 points) | 57.8% (±0.7 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.5% (±2.5 points) | 47.7% (±0.6 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.4% (±1.7 points) | 33.9% (±0.3 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $71,025 (±$5,104) | $78,016 (±$867) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,229 (±$42) | $2,246 (±$11) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Chula Vista, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in San Diego County (57.8%).
It is also higher than in California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In San Diego County, Chula Vista ranks 15 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 265 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 Chula Vista
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista | — | 62.2% (±3.0 points) | — |
| Bonita | 3.2 mi | 65.3% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| National City | 5.5 mi | 60.1% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Presa | 5.9 mi | 55.8% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Imperial Beach | 7.1 mi | 60.0% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lemon Grove | 7.4 mi | 61.8% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Valley | 7.4 mi | 58.7% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coronado | 8.5 mi | 61.7% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | 9.8 mi | 48.9% (±9.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, CA (48.9%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | El Cajon | 70.1% (±3.9 points) |
| 10 | Harmony Grove | 65.5% (±57.5 points) |
| 11 | Bonita | 65.3% (±18.2 points) |
| 12 | Santee | 64.6% (±5.2 points) |
| 13 | San Marcos | 63.5% (±4.7 points) |
| 14 | Rancho San Diego | 62.8% (±11.6 points) |
| 15 | Chula Vista | 62.2% (±3.0 points) |
| 16 | Escondido | 62.1% (±3.7 points) |
| 17 | Lemon Grove | 61.8% (±7.8 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Coronado | 61.7% (±7.4 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Alpine | 61.7% (±17.4 points) |
| 20 | Oceanside | 61.4% (±3.2 points) |
| 21 | Bostonia | 61.3% (±10.9 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 Chula Vista
Are renters in Chula Vista rent-burdened?
62.2% of renting households in Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista spend on rent?
The median renting household in Chula Vista, CA spends 35.4% (±1.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chula Vista city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chula Vista city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista city, California (place:13392, 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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