How many renters in Encinitas, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.1% (±6.2 points) of renting households in Encinitas, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.1% (±6.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.2% (±5.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.5% (±2.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Encinitas
| Share of income spent on rent | Encinitas | San Diego County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.8% (±3.0 points) | 7.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.1% (±3.8 points) | 10.4% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.3% (±3.1 points) | 12.1% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.8% (±3.1 points) | 12.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.9% (±3.6 points) | 10.1% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.2% (±5.1 points) | 47.7% | 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.
Encinitas against San Diego County, its state and the nation
| Encinitas | San Diego County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.1% (±6.2 points) | 57.8% (±0.7 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.2% (±5.1 points) | 47.7% (±0.6 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.5% (±2.2 points) | 33.9% (±0.3 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $120,028 (±$8,041) | $78,016 (±$867) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,886 (±$115) | $2,246 (±$11) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Encinitas, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in San Diego County (57.8%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In San Diego County, Encinitas ranks 40 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 694 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 Encinitas
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encinitas | — | 51.1% (±6.2 points) | — |
| Solana Beach | 4.1 mi | 53.0% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rancho Santa Fe | 4.2 mi | 71.1% (±64.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carlsbad | 5.6 mi | 56.6% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake San Marcos | 5.9 mi | 49.3% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Del Mar | 6.0 mi | 45.4% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairbanks Ranch | 6.0 mi | 100.0% (±58.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Marcos | 7.8 mi | 63.5% (±4.7 points) | Higher |
| Harmony Grove | 8.1 mi | 65.5% (±57.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: San Marcos, CA (63.5%).
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 San Diego County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Fallbrook | 54.6% (±9.0 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Campo | 54.5% (±39.7 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Winter Gardens | 54.5% (±9.7 points) |
| 37 | Solana Beach | 53.0% (±11.4 points) |
| 38 | Julian | 52.2% (±61.8 points) |
| 39 | Lakeside | 52.1% (±12.2 points) |
| 40 | Encinitas | 51.1% (±6.2 points) |
| 41 | Lake San Marcos | 49.3% (±18.2 points) |
| 42 | Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | 48.9% (±9.2 points) |
| 43 | Del Mar | 45.4% (±19.2 points) |
| 44 | Borrego Springs | 30.0% (±24.8 points) |
| 45 | Descanso | 28.9% (±30.4 points) |
| 46 | Valley Center | 28.3% (±21.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in San Diego 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 Encinitas
Are renters in Encinitas rent-burdened?
51.1% of renting households in Encinitas 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 Encinitas spend on rent?
The median renting household in Encinitas, CA spends 30.5% (±2.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Encinitas city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Encinitas city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Encinitas city, 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 Encinitas city, California (place:22678, 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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