How many renters in Coachella, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.0% (±7.5 points) of renting households in Coachella, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.0% (±7.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.1% (±6.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.9% (±4.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Coachella
| Share of income spent on rent | Coachella | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.3% (±3.2 points) | 8.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.8% (±4.4 points) | 10.0% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.9% (±3.1 points) | 12.0% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.0% (±3.9 points) | 9.9% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.9% (±3.2 points) | 10.7% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.1% (±6.8 points) | 48.7% | 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.
Coachella against Riverside County, its state and the nation
| Coachella | Riverside County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.0% (±7.5 points) | 59.4% (±1.1 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.1% (±6.8 points) | 48.7% (±0.9 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.9% (±4.3 points) | 34.4% (±0.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,763 (±$6,946) | $63,524 (±$1,392) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,144 (±$76) | $1,901 (±$17) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Coachella, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Riverside County (59.4%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Riverside County, Coachella ranks 49 of 70 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 621 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 Coachella
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coachella | — | 53.0% (±7.5 points) | — |
| Thermal | 4.5 mi | 62.3% (±28.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Indio | 6.0 mi | 58.0% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vista Santa Rosa | 6.1 mi | 65.4% (±49.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Quinta | 8.2 mi | 55.1% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bermuda Dunes | 9.1 mi | 59.1% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mecca | 9.1 mi | 26.1% (±10.9 points) | Lower |
| Indian Wells | 11 mi | 79.3% (±16.8 points) | Higher |
| Desert Palms | 11 mi | 60.9% (±38.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mecca, CA (26.1%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Indian Wells, CA (79.3%).
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 Riverside County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Temecula | 57.4% (±5.4 points) |
| 44 | Green Acres | 56.4% (±52.0 points) |
| 45 | La Quinta | 55.1% (±9.4 points) |
| 46 | Beaumont | 54.9% (±11.3 points) |
| 47 | Blythe | 54.3% (±10.5 points) |
| 48 | Mead Valley | 53.8% (±16.6 points) |
| 49 | Coachella | 53.0% (±7.5 points) |
| 50 | Wildomar | 49.7% (±13.8 points) |
| 51 | Nuevo | 48.3% (±35.7 points) |
| 52 | Norco | 48.2% (±10.8 points) |
| 53 | Lake Mathews | 47.3% (±36.4 points) |
| 54 | March ARB | 47.2% (±18.9 points) |
| 55 | Whitewater | 47.1% (±41.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 70 places in Riverside 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 Coachella
Are renters in Coachella rent-burdened?
53.0% of renting households in Coachella 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 Coachella spend on rent?
The median renting household in Coachella, CA spends 31.9% (±4.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Coachella city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Coachella city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Coachella 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 Coachella city, California (place:14260, 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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