How many renters in Empire, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
72.3% (±28.9 points) of renting households in Empire, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 72.3% (±28.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.2% (±21.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.7% (±3.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Empire
| Share of income spent on rent | Empire | Stanislaus County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.6% (±19.0 points) | 11.6% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.2% (±13.1 points) | 12.5% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 0.0% (±12.9 points) | 11.1% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±12.9 points) | 10.7% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 30.1% (±19.9 points) | 8.7% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.2% (±21.0 points) | 45.4% | 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.
Empire against Stanislaus County, its state and the nation
| Empire | Stanislaus County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 72.3% (±28.9 points) | 54.1% (±1.8 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.2% (±21.0 points) | 45.4% (±1.6 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.7% (±3.2 points) | 32.4% (±0.9 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,000 (±$20,227) | $59,312 (±$2,458) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,238 (±$264) | $1,623 (±$24) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Empire, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Stanislaus County (54.1%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Stanislaus County, Empire ranks 4 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 108 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 Empire
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire | — | 72.3% (±28.9 points) | — |
| Hughson | 3.6 mi | 58.0% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bystrom | 4.4 mi | 76.8% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ceres | 4.5 mi | 54.3% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parklawn | 4.7 mi | 59.3% (±25.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Modesto | 5.3 mi | 57.4% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rouse | 5.8 mi | 48.6% (±30.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Keyes | 5.9 mi | 87.1% (±21.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bret Harte | 6.0 mi | 51.2% (±18.9 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 Stanislaus County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keyes | 87.1% (±21.0 points) |
| 2 | Grayson | 82.6% (±45.7 points) |
| 3 | Bystrom | 76.8% (±21.5 points) |
| 4 | Empire | 72.3% (±28.9 points) |
| 5 | East Oakdale | 66.2% (±57.8 points) |
| 6 | Riverdale Park | 64.5% (±54.7 points) |
| 7 | Newman | 59.6% (±15.4 points) |
| 8 | Parklawn | 59.3% (±25.7 points) |
| 9 | Oakdale | 58.2% (±12.1 points) |
| 10 | Hughson | 58.0% (±15.3 points) |
Showing 10 of 24 places in Stanislaus County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Empire 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 Empire
Are renters in Empire rent-burdened?
72.3% of renting households in Empire 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 Empire spend on rent?
The median renting household in Empire, CA spends 33.7% (±3.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Empire CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Empire CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Empire 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 Empire CDP, California (place:22622, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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