How many renters in Garden Grove, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.7% (±3.2 points) of renting households in Garden Grove, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.7% (±3.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.3% (±2.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.2% (±1.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Garden Grove
| Share of income spent on rent | Garden Grove | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.4% (±1.8 points) | 8.8% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.0% (±1.7 points) | 10.7% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.1% (±1.6 points) | 11.8% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.9% (±1.8 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.4% (±1.8 points) | 9.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.3% (±2.6 points) | 47.0% | 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.
Garden Grove against Orange County, its state and the nation
| Garden Grove | Orange County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.7% (±3.2 points) | 56.6% (±0.8 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.3% (±2.6 points) | 47.0% (±0.7 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.2% (±1.5 points) | 33.4% (±0.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $66,896 (±$4,794) | $86,153 (±$1,044) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,012 (±$48) | $2,434 (±$13) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Garden Grove, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Orange County (56.6%).
It is also higher than in California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Orange County, Garden Grove ranks 18 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 358 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 Garden Grove
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove | — | 59.7% (±3.2 points) | — |
| Stanton | 2.4 mi | 58.3% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westminster | 2.7 mi | 64.2% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Midway City | 2.7 mi | 67.5% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fountain Valley | 4.7 mi | 68.7% (±5.8 points) | Higher |
| Cypress | 5.2 mi | 55.6% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Ana | 5.3 mi | 53.6% (±2.4 points) | Lower |
| Orange | 5.7 mi | 53.5% (±3.7 points) | Lower |
| Los Alamitos | 5.9 mi | 62.8% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Santa Ana, CA (53.6%), Orange, CA (53.5%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fountain Valley, CA (68.7%).
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 Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fullerton | 62.4% (±3.6 points) |
| 13 | Lake Forest | 62.2% (±6.7 points) |
| 14 | Tustin | 61.6% (±4.6 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Laguna Beach | 61.4% (±8.0 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Las Flores | 61.4% (±29.1 points) |
| 17 | Anaheim | 60.5% (±2.1 points) |
| 18 | Garden Grove | 59.7% (±3.2 points) |
| 19 | Stanton | 58.3% (±6.2 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Laguna Niguel | 57.7% (±6.5 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Mission Viejo | 57.7% (±5.6 points) |
| 22 | Placentia | 57.4% (±6.5 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Aliso Viejo | 56.6% (±6.9 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Rancho Santa Margarita | 56.6% (±7.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 42 places in Orange 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 Garden Grove
Are renters in Garden Grove rent-burdened?
59.7% of renting households in Garden 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 Garden Grove spend on rent?
The median renting household in Garden Grove, CA spends 35.2% (±1.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garden Grove city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garden Grove city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove city, California (place:29000, 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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