How many renters in East Pasadena, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
65.1% (±18.0 points) of renting households in East Pasadena, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 46.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 65.1% (±18.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 61.9% (±17.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 46.1% (±15.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in East Pasadena
| Share of income spent on rent | East Pasadena | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.2% (±4.6 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.2% (±8.3 points) | 10.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.7% (±6.0 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.8% (±16.4 points) | 10.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.2% (±5.4 points) | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 61.9% (±17.2 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.
East Pasadena against Los Angeles County, its state and the nation
| East Pasadena | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 65.1% (±18.0 points) | 57.6% (±0.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 61.9% (±17.2 points) | 48.3% (±0.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 46.1% (±15.0 points) | 34.1% (±0.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $52,273 (±$27,393) | $66,677 (±$463) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,229 (±$339) | $1,954 (±$6) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In East Pasadena, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Los Angeles County, East Pasadena ranks 20 of 139 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 191 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 Pasadena
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Pasadena | — | 65.1% (±18.0 points) | — |
| East San Gabriel | 1.4 mi | 51.6% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Pasqual | 1.4 mi | 54.9% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Marino | 2.2 mi | 45.9% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arcadia | 2.4 mi | 58.5% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Temple City | 2.6 mi | 55.1% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sierra Madre | 2.7 mi | 45.5% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Gabriel | 3.1 mi | 50.7% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pasadena | 3.8 mi | 52.8% (±2.9 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 Los Angeles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Acton | 67.6% (±47.6 points) |
| 15 | San Dimas | 66.5% (±11.7 points) |
| 16 | Citrus | 66.4% (±17.5 points) |
| 17 | South El Monte | 65.9% (±9.5 points) |
| 18 | Pico Rivera | 65.4% (±9.2 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Diamond Bar | 65.1% (±7.5 points) |
| 19 (tie) | East Pasadena | 65.1% (±18.0 points) |
| 21 | Stevenson Ranch | 64.3% (±14.3 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Bell | 64.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Palmdale | 64.0% (±4.4 points) |
| 24 | Inglewood | 63.9% (±4.5 points) |
| 25 | Rose Hills | 62.8% (±37.7 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Glendale | 62.3% (±2.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 139 places in Los Angeles County, ranked from highest to lowest.
East Pasadena 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 Pasadena
Are renters in East Pasadena rent-burdened?
65.1% of renting households in East Pasadena 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 Pasadena spend on rent?
The median renting household in East Pasadena, CA spends 46.1% (±15.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Pasadena CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Pasadena CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Pasadena 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 Pasadena CDP, California (place:20984, 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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