How many renters in Daly City, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.7% (±4.9 points) of renting households in Daly City, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.7% (±4.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.2% (±4.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.1% (±2.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Daly City
| Share of income spent on rent | Daly City | San Mateo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.1% (±2.0 points) | 13.8% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.0% (±2.7 points) | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.9% (±2.7 points) | 13.0% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.4% (±2.7 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.5% (±2.4 points) | 8.1% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.2% (±4.3 points) | 40.3% | 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.
Daly City against San Mateo County, its state and the nation
| Daly City | San Mateo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.7% (±4.9 points) | 48.4% (±1.5 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.2% (±4.3 points) | 40.3% (±1.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.1% (±2.2 points) | 29.3% (±0.6 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $87,117 (±$10,321) | $119,424 (±$3,650) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,551 (±$88) | $2,922 (±$40) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Daly City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in San Mateo County (48.4%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In San Mateo County, Daly City ranks 7 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 439 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 Daly City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daly City | — | 57.7% (±4.9 points) | — |
| Broadmoor | 1.1 mi | 33.1% (±37.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colma | 1.8 mi | 45.2% (±16.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brisbane | 4.8 mi | 35.8% (±16.7 points) | Lower |
| San Bruno | 5.6 mi | 52.5% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| South San Francisco | 5.8 mi | 51.7% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pacifica | 6.6 mi | 51.4% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millbrae | 7.9 mi | 49.6% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burlingame | 9.5 mi | 44.4% (±6.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brisbane, CA (35.8%), Burlingame, CA (44.4%).
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 Mateo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ladera | 100.0% (±107.2 points) |
| 2 | Portola Valley | 87.1% (±23.0 points) |
| 3 | Woodside | 68.4% (±21.2 points) |
| 4 | La Honda | 66.9% (±46.6 points) |
| 5 | North Fair Oaks | 59.3% (±9.8 points) |
| 6 | East Palo Alto | 58.0% (±7.4 points) |
| 7 | Daly City | 57.7% (±4.9 points) |
| 8 | El Granada | 55.7% (±34.2 points) |
| 9 | San Bruno | 52.5% (±7.0 points) |
| 10 | West Menlo Park | 52.0% (±29.3 points) |
| 11 | South San Francisco | 51.7% (±5.2 points) |
| 12 | Pacifica | 51.4% (±6.5 points) |
| 13 | Millbrae | 49.6% (±7.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in San Mateo 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 Daly City
Are renters in Daly City rent-burdened?
57.7% of renting households in Daly City 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 Daly City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Daly City, CA spends 34.1% (±2.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Daly City city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Daly City city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Daly City 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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