How many renters in Elk Grove, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.7% (±4.2 points) of renting households in Elk Grove, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.7% (±4.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.0% (±3.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.0% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Elk Grove
| Share of income spent on rent | Elk Grove | Sacramento County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.0% (±2.0 points) | 9.4% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.3% (±2.0 points) | 11.0% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.6% (±2.3 points) | 12.0% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.4% (±3.7 points) | 11.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.7% (±1.9 points) | 9.8% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.0% (±3.8 points) | 46.3% | 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.
Elk Grove against Sacramento County, its state and the nation
| Elk Grove | Sacramento County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.7% (±4.2 points) | 56.1% (±1.1 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.0% (±3.8 points) | 46.3% (±0.9 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.0% (±2.8 points) | 33.1% (±0.5 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $78,735 (±$6,625) | $63,224 (±$1,364) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,262 (±$50) | $1,790 (±$12) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Elk Grove, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Sacramento County (56.1%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Sacramento County, Elk Grove ranks 22 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 636 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 Elk Grove
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Grove | — | 52.7% (±4.2 points) | — |
| Florin | 4.8 mi | 51.1% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vineyard | 5.3 mi | 59.7% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parkway | 6.9 mi | 55.0% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lemon Hill | 8.1 mi | 64.5% (±10.9 points) | Higher |
| Fruitridge Pocket | 9.0 mi | 70.5% (±17.2 points) | Higher |
| Wilton | 9.3 mi | 35.2% (±49.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rosemont | 9.3 mi | 56.3% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mather | 11 mi | 47.2% (±26.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lemon Hill, CA (64.5%), Fruitridge Pocket, CA (70.5%).
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 Sacramento County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Sacramento | 55.9% (±1.9 points) |
| 17 | Parkway | 55.0% (±9.4 points) |
| 18 | Rio Linda | 54.7% (±13.4 points) |
| 19 | La Riviera | 54.0% (±9.8 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Galt | 53.3% (±12.9 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Rancho Cordova | 53.3% (±4.6 points) |
| 22 | Elk Grove | 52.7% (±4.2 points) |
| 23 | Antelope | 51.3% (±9.9 points) |
| 24 | Florin | 51.1% (±7.0 points) |
| 25 | Fair Oaks | 51.0% (±6.9 points) |
| 26 | Isleton | 49.0% (±38.1 points) |
| 27 | Mather | 47.2% (±26.6 points) |
| 28 | Folsom | 46.8% (±4.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Sacramento 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 Elk Grove
Are renters in Elk Grove rent-burdened?
52.7% of renting households in Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove spend on rent?
The median renting household in Elk Grove, CA spends 32.0% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elk Grove city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elk Grove city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elk Grove 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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