How many renters in Del Mar, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.4% (±19.2 points) of renting households in Del Mar, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.4% (±19.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.2% (±16.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.6% (±13.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Del Mar
| Share of income spent on rent | Del Mar | San Diego County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 26.5% (±25.5 points) | 7.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.1% (±8.5 points) | 10.4% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.2% (±8.1 points) | 12.1% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | 12.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.2% (±9.2 points) | 10.1% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.2% (±16.8 points) | 47.7% | 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.
Del Mar against San Diego County, its state and the nation
| Del Mar | San Diego County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.4% (±19.2 points) | 57.8% (±0.7 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.2% (±16.8 points) | 47.7% (±0.6 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.6% (±13.3 points) | 33.9% (±0.3 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $153,250 (±$99,472) | $78,016 (±$867) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $2,246 (±$11) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Del Mar, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from San Diego County (57.8%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In San Diego County, Del Mar ranks 43 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 832 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 Del Mar
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Mar | — | 45.4% (±19.2 points) | — |
| Solana Beach | 1.9 mi | 53.0% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairbanks Ranch | 4.7 mi | 100.0% (±58.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rancho Santa Fe | 5.6 mi | 71.1% (±64.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Encinitas | 6.0 mi | 51.1% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake San Marcos | 11 mi | 49.3% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carlsbad | 12 mi | 56.6% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harmony Grove | 12 mi | 65.5% (±57.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Diego | 13 mi | 54.7% (±0.9 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 Diego County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Solana Beach | 53.0% (±11.4 points) |
| 38 | Julian | 52.2% (±61.8 points) |
| 39 | Lakeside | 52.1% (±12.2 points) |
| 40 | Encinitas | 51.1% (±6.2 points) |
| 41 | Lake San Marcos | 49.3% (±18.2 points) |
| 42 | Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | 48.9% (±9.2 points) |
| 43 | Del Mar | 45.4% (±19.2 points) |
| 44 | Borrego Springs | 30.0% (±24.8 points) |
| 45 | Descanso | 28.9% (±30.4 points) |
| 46 | Valley Center | 28.3% (±21.3 points) |
| 47 | San Diego Country Estates | 27.7% (±34.0 points) |
| 48 | Crest | 27.2% (±33.1 points) |
| 49 | Hidden Meadows | 0.0% (±36.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in San Diego 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 Del Mar
Are renters in Del Mar rent-burdened?
45.4% of renting households in Del Mar 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 Del Mar spend on rent?
The median renting household in Del Mar, CA spends 23.6% (±13.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Del Mar city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Del Mar city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Del Mar 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 Del Mar city, California (place:18506, 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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