How many renters in Colton, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.9% (±6.8 points) of renting households in Colton, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.9% (±6.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.9% (±6.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.5% (±2.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Colton
| Share of income spent on rent | Colton | San Bernardino County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.3% (±2.0 points) | 8.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.5% (±4.3 points) | 10.2% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.5% (±2.7 points) | 11.7% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.8% (±5.2 points) | 11.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.0% (±3.0 points) | 9.9% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.9% (±6.1 points) | 48.6% | 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.
Colton against San Bernardino County, its state and the nation
| Colton | San Bernardino County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.9% (±6.8 points) | 58.5% (±1.0 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.9% (±6.1 points) | 48.6% (±0.8 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.5% (±2.9 points) | 34.3% (±0.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $57,475 (±$8,244) | $61,041 (±$1,019) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,661 (±$55) | $1,801 (±$15) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Colton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from San Bernardino County (58.5%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In San Bernardino County, Colton ranks 31 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 469 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 Colton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colton | — | 56.9% (±6.8 points) | — |
| Grand Terrace | 1.8 mi | 63.8% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highgrove | 3.2 mi | 58.9% (±31.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomington | 4.4 mi | 54.5% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Loma Linda | 4.6 mi | 58.1% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rialto | 5.7 mi | 58.6% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Bernardino | 6.2 mi | 63.0% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Muscoy | 7.1 mi | 61.9% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fontana | 8.8 mi | 53.6% (±3.8 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 San Bernardino County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Spring Valley Lake | 58.5% (±15.6 points) |
| 26 | Piñon Hills | 58.2% (±23.1 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Loma Linda | 58.1% (±7.1 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Rancho Cucamonga | 58.1% (±3.5 points) |
| 29 | Lake Arrowhead | 58.0% (±15.1 points) |
| 30 | Adelanto | 57.6% (±8.4 points) |
| 31 | Colton | 56.9% (±6.8 points) |
| 32 | Lucerne Valley | 56.2% (±26.3 points) |
| 33 | Bloomington | 54.5% (±10.9 points) |
| 34 | Fontana | 53.6% (±3.8 points) |
| 35 | Yucaipa | 53.2% (±9.0 points) |
| 36 | Twentynine Palms | 53.0% (±7.5 points) |
| 37 | Crestline | 52.7% (±18.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 47 places in San Bernardino 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 Colton
Are renters in Colton rent-burdened?
56.9% of renting households in Colton 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 Colton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Colton, CA spends 33.5% (±2.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colton city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colton city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colton 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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