How many renters in Foster City, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.1% (±6.2 points) of renting households in Foster City, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.1% (±6.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.9% (±5.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.5% (±2.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Foster City
| Share of income spent on rent | Foster City | San Mateo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.3% (±2.7 points) | 13.8% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 21.2% (±4.0 points) | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.7% (±3.4 points) | 13.0% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.7% (±2.5 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.2% (±3.6 points) | 8.1% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.9% (±5.0 points) | 40.3% | 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.
Foster City against San Mateo County, its state and the nation
| Foster City | San Mateo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.1% (±6.2 points) | 48.4% (±1.5 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.9% (±5.0 points) | 40.3% (±1.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.5% (±2.5 points) | 29.3% (±0.6 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $170,031 (±$17,558) | $119,424 (±$3,650) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $2,922 (±$40) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Foster City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from San Mateo County (48.4%).
It is also lower than in California (55.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In San Mateo County, Foster City ranks 20 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 882 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 Foster City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster City | — | 42.1% (±6.2 points) | — |
| San Mateo | 3.3 mi | 46.5% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Redwood City | 4.0 mi | 46.7% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belmont | 4.2 mi | 42.1% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Carlos | 4.6 mi | 37.8% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Baywood Park | 5.6 mi | 16.9% (±54.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hillsborough | 5.9 mi | 20.7% (±21.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highlands | 6.1 mi | 33.6% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burlingame | 6.4 mi | 44.4% (±6.3 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 San Mateo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Redwood City | 46.7% (±2.9 points) |
| 15 | San Mateo | 46.5% (±3.6 points) |
| 16 | Menlo Park | 46.3% (±6.7 points) |
| 17 | Colma | 45.2% (±16.4 points) |
| 18 | Burlingame | 44.4% (±6.3 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Belmont | 42.1% (±8.0 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Foster City | 42.1% (±6.2 points) |
| 21 | Half Moon Bay | 40.0% (±12.0 points) |
| 22 | San Carlos | 37.8% (±7.7 points) |
| 23 | Brisbane | 35.8% (±16.7 points) |
| 24 | Highlands | 33.6% (±24.1 points) |
| 25 | Broadmoor | 33.1% (±37.1 points) |
| 26 | Atherton | 21.7% (±20.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in San Mateo 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 Foster City
Are renters in Foster City rent-burdened?
42.1% of renting households in Foster City 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 Foster City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Foster City, CA spends 25.5% (±2.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Foster City city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Foster City city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Foster City 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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