How many renters in Dana Point, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.6% (±7.3 points) of renting households in Dana Point, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.6% (±7.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.0% (±6.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.3% (±5.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Dana Point
| Share of income spent on rent | Dana Point | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.2% (±3.4 points) | 8.8% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.7% (±4.6 points) | 10.7% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.0% (±3.5 points) | 11.8% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.5% (±4.3 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.6% (±2.4 points) | 9.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.0% (±6.9 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.
Dana Point against Orange County, its state and the nation
| Dana Point | Orange County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.6% (±7.3 points) | 56.6% (±0.8 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.0% (±6.9 points) | 47.0% (±0.7 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.3% (±5.4 points) | 33.4% (±0.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $119,886 (±$14,277) | $86,153 (±$1,044) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,106 (±$167) | $2,434 (±$13) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Dana Point, 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, Dana Point ranks 34 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 639 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 Dana Point
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Point | — | 52.6% (±7.3 points) | — |
| San Juan Capistrano | 2.8 mi | 48.9% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Laguna Niguel | 3.7 mi | 57.7% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Clemente | 5.0 mi | 56.0% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ladera Ranch | 5.9 mi | 68.9% (±14.1 points) | Higher |
| Laguna Beach | 6.1 mi | 61.4% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aliso Viejo | 7.5 mi | 56.6% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Laguna Hills | 8.0 mi | 67.4% (±10.2 points) | Higher |
| Rancho Mission Viejo | 8.0 mi | 64.5% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ladera Ranch, CA (68.9%), Laguna Hills, CA (67.4%).
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 Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 33 | Irvine | 52.9% (±2.6 points) |
| 34 (tie) | Dana Point | 52.6% (±7.3 points) |
| 34 (tie) | La Habra | 52.6% (±5.1 points) |
| 36 | Huntington Beach | 52.4% (±3.0 points) |
| 37 | Newport Beach | 52.2% (±3.9 points) |
| 38 | Yorba Linda | 50.5% (±8.0 points) |
| 39 | San Juan Capistrano | 48.9% (±9.1 points) |
| 40 | North Tustin | 44.4% (±14.4 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 Dana Point
Are renters in Dana Point rent-burdened?
52.6% of renting households in Dana Point 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 Dana Point spend on rent?
The median renting household in Dana Point, CA spends 32.3% (±5.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dana Point city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dana Point city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dana Point 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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