How many renters in Golden Hills, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.0% (±20.2 points) of renting households in Golden Hills, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.0% (±20.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.0% (±19.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.6% (±17.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Golden Hills
| Share of income spent on rent | Golden Hills | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.9% (±7.2 points) | 10.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.3% (±12.5 points) | 10.7% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 28.8% (±16.8 points) | 11.1% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.9% (±9.3 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.0% (±6.3 points) | 8.2% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.0% (±19.2 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.
Golden Hills against Kern County, its state and the nation
| Golden Hills | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.0% (±20.2 points) | 56.5% (±1.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.0% (±19.2 points) | 48.3% (±1.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.6% (±17.4 points) | 33.9% (±0.7 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,607 (±$45,775) | $46,101 (±$1,578) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,377 (±$130) | $1,300 (±$21) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Golden Hills, 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, Golden Hills ranks 42 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 862 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 Golden Hills
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Hills | — | 44.0% (±20.2 points) | — |
| Tehachapi | 2.9 mi | 46.8% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stallion Springs | 9.6 mi | 86.8% (±44.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bear Valley Springs | 10 mi | 27.8% (±42.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arvin | 19 mi | 59.7% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mojave | 19 mi | 55.6% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Weedpatch | 24 mi | 71.8% (±23.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rosamond | 25 mi | 58.4% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lamont | 25 mi | 61.2% (±11.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Casa Loma | 49.8% (±32.3 points) |
| 37 | Shafter | 49.7% (±11.7 points) |
| 38 | Lost Hills | 49.2% (±17.9 points) |
| 39 | Taft Heights | 48.9% (±28.8 points) |
| 40 | Tehachapi | 46.8% (±16.3 points) |
| 41 | Cottonwood (Kern County) | 45.3% (±14.6 points) |
| 42 | Golden Hills | 44.0% (±20.2 points) |
| 43 | Greenfield (community) | 41.8% (±25.1 points) |
| 44 | Ridgecrest | 40.6% (±7.6 points) |
| 45 | Wofford Heights | 37.6% (±31.1 points) |
| 46 | China Lake Acres | 34.5% (±46.5 points) |
| 47 | Greenacres | 29.7% (±17.1 points) |
| 48 | Bear Valley Springs | 27.8% (±42.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Kern County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Golden Hills 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 Golden Hills
Are renters in Golden Hills rent-burdened?
44.0% of renting households in Golden Hills 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 Golden Hills spend on rent?
The median renting household in Golden Hills, CA spends 26.6% (±17.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Golden Hills CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Golden Hills CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Golden Hills 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 Golden Hills CDP, California (place:30282, 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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