How many renters in Fairfax (community), CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
67.0% (±29.7 points) of renting households in Fairfax (community), CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 67.0% (±29.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 62.9% (±28.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in Fairfax (community)
| Share of income spent on rent | Fairfax (community) | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.0% (±19.5 points) | 10.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 0.0% (±19.5 points) | 10.7% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.2% (±13.0 points) | 11.1% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 24.7% (±24.5 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.1% (±8.5 points) | 8.2% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 62.9% (±28.5 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.
Fairfax (community) against Kern County, its state and the nation
| Fairfax (community) | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 67.0% (±29.7 points) | 56.5% (±1.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 62.9% (±28.5 points) | 48.3% (±1.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 33.9% (±0.7 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | — | $46,101 (±$1,578) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,407 (±$344) | $1,300 (±$21) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Fairfax (community), 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, Fairfax (community) ranks 12 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 166 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 Fairfax (community)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax (community) | — | 67.0% (±29.7 points) | — |
| East Niles | 1.6 mi | 69.5% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Potomac Park | 2.1 mi | 50.6% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hillcrest | 2.6 mi | 60.3% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cottonwood (Kern County) | 2.9 mi | 45.3% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bakersfield Country Club | 3.0 mi | 0.0% (±107.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Bakersfield | 3.4 mi | 56.7% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Casa Loma | 3.7 mi | 49.8% (±32.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rexland Acres | 4.6 mi | 58.6% (±31.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Old Stine | 73.0% (±15.7 points) |
| 7 | Weedpatch | 71.8% (±23.4 points) |
| 8 | Maricopa | 69.6% (±25.1 points) |
| 9 | East Niles | 69.5% (±8.4 points) |
| 10 | South Taft | 68.6% (±21.7 points) |
| 11 (tie) | California City | 67.0% (±10.5 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Fairfax (community) | 67.0% (±29.7 points) |
| 13 | La Cresta | 65.8% (±11.4 points) |
| 14 | Rosedale | 64.5% (±27.4 points) |
| 15 | McFarland | 61.3% (±12.6 points) |
| 16 | Lamont | 61.2% (±11.1 points) |
| 17 | Wasco | 60.8% (±10.5 points) |
| 18 | Pine Mountain Club | 60.4% (±28.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Kern County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fairfax (community) 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 Fairfax (community)
Are renters in Fairfax (community) rent-burdened?
67.0% of renting households in Fairfax (community) 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 Fairfax (community) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fairfax (community), CA spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfax CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfax CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfax 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 Fairfax CDP, California (place:23158, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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