How many renters in Cypress, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.6% (±6.6 points) of renting households in Cypress, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.6% (±6.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.4% (±5.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.0% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cypress
| Share of income spent on rent | Cypress | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.8% (±3.3 points) | 8.8% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.5% (±3.4 points) | 10.7% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.1% (±3.2 points) | 11.8% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.1% (±3.3 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.2% (±3.3 points) | 9.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.4% (±5.7 points) | 47.0% | 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.
Cypress against Orange County, its state and the nation
| Cypress | Orange County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.6% (±6.6 points) | 56.6% (±0.8 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.4% (±5.7 points) | 47.0% (±0.7 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.0% (±3.0 points) | 33.4% (±0.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $89,224 (±$8,933) | $86,153 (±$1,044) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,483 (±$104) | $2,434 (±$13) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Cypress, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Orange County (56.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Orange County, Cypress ranks 26 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 514 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 Cypress
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress | — | 55.6% (±6.6 points) | — |
| Los Alamitos | 2.0 mi | 62.8% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hawaiian Gardens | 2.2 mi | 54.1% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Palma | 2.2 mi | 64.6% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stanton | 2.9 mi | 58.3% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rossmoor | 3.2 mi | 28.0% (±17.2 points) | Lower |
| Buena Park | 3.2 mi | 53.2% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cerritos | 3.8 mi | 35.8% (±7.0 points) | Lower |
| Artesia | 4.2 mi | 48.1% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rossmoor, CA (28.0%), Cerritos, CA (35.8%).
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 Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 20 (tie) | Laguna Niguel | 57.7% (±6.5 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Mission Viejo | 57.7% (±5.6 points) |
| 22 | Placentia | 57.4% (±6.5 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Aliso Viejo | 56.6% (±6.9 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Rancho Santa Margarita | 56.6% (±7.6 points) |
| 25 | San Clemente | 56.0% (±6.0 points) |
| 26 | Cypress | 55.6% (±6.6 points) |
| 27 | Seal Beach | 54.3% (±7.8 points) |
| 28 | Santa Ana | 53.6% (±2.4 points) |
| 29 | Orange | 53.5% (±3.7 points) |
| 30 | Brea | 53.3% (±5.8 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Buena Park | 53.2% (±4.5 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Costa Mesa | 53.2% (±3.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 42 places in Orange 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 Cypress
Are renters in Cypress rent-burdened?
55.6% of renting households in Cypress 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 Cypress spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cypress, CA spends 33.0% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cypress city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cypress city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cypress 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 Cypress city, California (place:17750, 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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