How many renters in East Niles, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
69.5% (±8.4 points) of renting households in East Niles, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 43.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 69.5% (±8.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 66.0% (±8.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 43.7% (±7.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in East Niles
| Share of income spent on rent | East Niles | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.2% (±5.5 points) | 10.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.1% (±3.3 points) | 10.7% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.3% (±3.5 points) | 11.1% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.0% (±2.7 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.5% (±2.6 points) | 8.2% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 66.0% (±8.0 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.
East Niles against Kern County, its state and the nation
| East Niles | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 69.5% (±8.4 points) | 56.5% (±1.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 66.0% (±8.0 points) | 48.3% (±1.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 43.7% (±7.3 points) | 33.9% (±0.7 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,003 (±$2,625) | $46,101 (±$1,578) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,250 (±$86) | $1,300 (±$21) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In East Niles, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Kern County (56.5%).
It is also higher than in California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Kern County, East Niles ranks 9 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 135 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 East Niles
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Niles | — | 69.5% (±8.4 points) | — |
| Fairfax (community) | 1.6 mi | 67.0% (±29.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bakersfield Country Club | 1.8 mi | 0.0% (±107.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hillcrest | 2.1 mi | 60.3% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Potomac Park | 2.4 mi | 50.6% (±12.0 points) | Lower |
| East Bakersfield | 3.1 mi | 56.7% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cottonwood (Kern County) | 3.9 mi | 45.3% (±14.6 points) | Lower |
| La Cresta | 4.3 mi | 65.8% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Casa Loma | 4.6 mi | 49.8% (±32.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Potomac Park, CA (50.6%), Cottonwood (Kern County), CA (45.3%).
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 Kern County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Weldon | 84.9% (±35.2 points) |
| 4 | Lake Isabella | 83.9% (±23.3 points) |
| 5 | Buttonwillow | 73.8% (±18.9 points) |
| 6 | Old Stine | 73.0% (±15.7 points) |
| 7 | Weedpatch | 71.8% (±23.4 points) |
| 8 | Maricopa | 69.6% (±25.1 points) |
| 9 | East Niles | 69.5% (±8.4 points) |
| 10 | South Taft | 68.6% (±21.7 points) |
| 11 (tie) | California City | 67.0% (±10.5 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Fairfax (community) | 67.0% (±29.7 points) |
| 13 | La Cresta | 65.8% (±11.4 points) |
| 14 | Rosedale | 64.5% (±27.4 points) |
| 15 | McFarland | 61.3% (±12.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Kern County, ranked from highest to lowest.
East Niles is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 East Niles
Are renters in East Niles rent-burdened?
69.5% of renting households in East Niles 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 East Niles spend on rent?
The median renting household in East Niles, CA spends 43.7% (±7.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Niles CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Niles CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Niles CDP, 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 East Niles CDP, California (place:20903, 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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