How many renters in Downey, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.9% (±3.9 points) of renting households in Downey, 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 33.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.9% (±3.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.9% (±3.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.6% (±1.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Downey
| Share of income spent on rent | Downey | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.2% (±2.0 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.0% (±2.1 points) | 10.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.1% (±2.3 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.7% (±1.6 points) | 10.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.0% (±2.2 points) | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.9% (±3.2 points) | 48.3% | 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.
Downey against Los Angeles County, its state and the nation
| Downey | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.9% (±3.9 points) | 57.6% (±0.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.9% (±3.2 points) | 48.3% (±0.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.6% (±1.4 points) | 34.1% (±0.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $71,024 (±$5,566) | $66,677 (±$463) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,937 (±$41) | $1,954 (±$6) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Downey, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Los Angeles County (57.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Los Angeles County, Downey ranks 59 of 139 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 432 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 Downey
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downey | — | 57.9% (±3.9 points) | — |
| Bell Gardens | 2.3 mi | 56.4% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paramount | 3.4 mi | 58.7% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Norwalk | 3.4 mi | 57.1% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cudahy | 3.5 mi | 61.3% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bellflower | 3.5 mi | 57.9% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Gate | 3.6 mi | 54.5% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Fe Springs | 3.9 mi | 60.3% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bell | 4.0 mi | 64.0% (±5.4 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 Los Angeles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 53 (tie) | Avalon | 58.6% (±28.1 points) |
| 53 (tie) | North El Monte | 58.6% (±18.9 points) |
| 55 (tie) | Arcadia | 58.5% (±5.2 points) |
| 55 (tie) | Charter Oak | 58.5% (±21.7 points) |
| 57 | El Monte | 58.0% (±3.3 points) |
| 58 (tie) | Bellflower | 57.9% (±3.8 points) |
| 58 (tie) | Downey | 57.9% (±3.9 points) |
| 60 | Walnut Park | 57.8% (±9.1 points) |
| 61 | Lawndale | 57.7% (±5.6 points) |
| 62 | Compton | 57.5% (±4.5 points) |
| 63 | Baldwin Park | 57.3% (±5.7 points) |
| 64 | Huntington Park | 57.2% (±3.9 points) |
| 65 (tie) | Claremont | 57.1% (±8.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 139 places in Los Angeles 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 Downey
Are renters in Downey rent-burdened?
57.9% of renting households in Downey 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 Downey spend on rent?
The median renting household in Downey, CA spends 33.6% (±1.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Downey city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Downey city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Downey 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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