How many renters in Edwards AFB, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.5% (±13.9 points) of renting households in Edwards AFB, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.5% (±13.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.2% (±12.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.9% (±9.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Edwards AFB
| Share of income spent on rent | Edwards AFB | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 1.3% (±1.9 points) | 10.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.9% (±4.1 points) | 10.7% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.5% (±9.2 points) | 11.1% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.7% (±7.7 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.3% (±5.6 points) | 8.2% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.2% (±12.7 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.
Edwards AFB against Kern County, its state and the nation
| Edwards AFB | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.5% (±13.9 points) | 56.5% (±1.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.2% (±12.7 points) | 48.3% (±1.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.9% (±9.4 points) | 33.9% (±0.7 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $92,679 (±$27,235) | $46,101 (±$1,578) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,457 (±$115) | $1,300 (±$21) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Edwards AFB, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Kern County (56.5%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Kern County, Edwards AFB ranks 25 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 452 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 Edwards AFB
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards AFB | — | 57.5% (±13.9 points) | — |
| Boron | 17 mi | 54.7% (±21.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rosamond | 17 mi | 58.4% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mojave | 17 mi | 55.6% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| California City | 17 mi | 67.0% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lancaster | 20 mi | 61.3% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Los Angeles | 21 mi | 74.9% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sun Village | 24 mi | 78.5% (±24.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palmdale | 24 mi | 64.0% (±4.4 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 Kern County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Hillcrest | 60.3% (±9.8 points) |
| 20 | Arvin | 59.7% (±9.5 points) |
| 21 | Bodfish | 59.5% (±39.4 points) |
| 22 | Ford City | 58.7% (±18.6 points) |
| 23 | Rexland Acres | 58.6% (±31.3 points) |
| 24 | Rosamond | 58.4% (±12.7 points) |
| 25 | Edwards AFB | 57.5% (±13.9 points) |
| 26 | Bakersfield | 56.8% (±2.2 points) |
| 27 (tie) | East Bakersfield | 56.7% (±11.2 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Oildale | 56.7% (±6.6 points) |
| 29 | Mojave | 55.6% (±17.3 points) |
| 30 | Boron | 54.7% (±21.4 points) |
| 31 | Frazier Park | 54.5% (±31.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Kern County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Edwards AFB 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 Edwards AFB
Are renters in Edwards AFB rent-burdened?
57.5% of renting households in Edwards AFB 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 Edwards AFB spend on rent?
The median renting household in Edwards AFB, CA spends 35.9% (±9.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edwards AFB CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edwards AFB CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edwards AFB 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 Edwards AFB CDP, California (place:21600, 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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Figures last updated on .
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