How many renters in Hawthorne, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.9% (±3.6 points) of renting households in Hawthorne, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.9% (±3.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.7% (±3.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.4% (±1.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Hawthorne
| Share of income spent on rent | Hawthorne | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.3% (±1.7 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.2% (±2.3 points) | 10.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.1% (±1.7 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.5% (±1.7 points) | 10.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.2% (±1.7 points) | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.7% (±3.2 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.
Hawthorne against Los Angeles County, its state and the nation
| Hawthorne | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.9% (±3.6 points) | 57.6% (±0.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.7% (±3.2 points) | 48.3% (±0.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.4% (±1.9 points) | 34.1% (±0.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $64,191 (±$4,514) | $66,677 (±$463) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,782 (±$26) | $1,954 (±$6) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Hawthorne, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Los Angeles County (57.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Los Angeles County, Hawthorne ranks 49 of 139 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 385 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 Hawthorne
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne | — | 58.9% (±3.6 points) | — |
| Del Aire | 1.2 mi | 48.6% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lennox | 1.7 mi | 55.3% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lawndale | 1.8 mi | 57.7% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alondra Park | 1.8 mi | 60.9% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Athens | 2.6 mi | 70.4% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gardena | 2.7 mi | 55.4% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Inglewood | 2.9 mi | 63.9% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westmont | 3.2 mi | 68.6% (±5.9 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Westmont, CA (68.6%).
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 Los Angeles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Rowland Heights | 59.8% (±6.4 points) |
| 44 | La Mirada | 59.7% (±9.1 points) |
| 45 | Avocado Heights | 59.6% (±13.4 points) |
| 46 (tie) | Burbank | 59.4% (±3.4 points) |
| 46 (tie) | Whittier | 59.4% (±4.6 points) |
| 48 | Los Angeles | 59.3% (±0.6 points) |
| 49 | Hawthorne | 58.9% (±3.6 points) |
| 50 | West Carson | 58.8% (±9.7 points) |
| 51 (tie) | Paramount | 58.7% (±5.5 points) |
| 51 (tie) | South San Gabriel | 58.7% (±18.0 points) |
| 53 (tie) | Avalon | 58.6% (±28.1 points) |
| 53 (tie) | North El Monte | 58.6% (±18.9 points) |
| 55 (tie) | Arcadia | 58.5% (±5.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 139 places in Los Angeles 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 Hawthorne
Are renters in Hawthorne rent-burdened?
58.9% of renting households in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne spend on rent?
The median renting household in Hawthorne, CA spends 35.4% (±1.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hawthorne city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hawthorne city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hawthorne 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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