How many renters in Highland, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
67.4% (±6.1 points) of renting households in Highland, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 39.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 67.4% (±6.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 57.0% (±5.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 39.2% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Highland
| Share of income spent on rent | Highland | San Bernardino County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.9% (±2.8 points) | 8.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.2% (±3.0 points) | 10.2% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.5% (±3.1 points) | 11.7% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.1% (±3.8 points) | 11.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.4% (±3.5 points) | 9.9% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 57.0% (±5.0 points) | 48.6% | 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.
Highland against San Bernardino County, its state and the nation
| Highland | San Bernardino County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 67.4% (±6.1 points) | 58.5% (±1.0 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 57.0% (±5.0 points) | 48.6% (±0.8 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 39.2% (±3.5 points) | 34.3% (±0.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,519 (±$4,000) | $61,041 (±$1,019) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,629 (±$93) | $1,801 (±$15) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Highland, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in San Bernardino County (58.5%).
It is also higher than in California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In San Bernardino County, Highland ranks 6 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 157 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 Highland
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland | — | 67.4% (±6.1 points) | — |
| Redlands | 4.2 mi | 48.2% (±5.9 points) | Lower |
| Mentone | 4.7 mi | 70.1% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Loma Linda | 6.7 mi | 58.1% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Running Springs | 7.6 mi | 71.9% (±22.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Bernardino | 7.6 mi | 63.0% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Yucaipa | 8.9 mi | 53.2% (±9.0 points) | Lower |
| Lake Arrowhead | 9.7 mi | 58.0% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colton | 10.0 mi | 56.9% (±6.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Redlands, CA (48.2%), Yucaipa, CA (53.2%), Colton, CA (56.9%).
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 Bernardino County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wrightwood | 78.4% (±27.4 points) |
| 2 | Phelan | 77.6% (±12.6 points) |
| 3 | Running Springs | 71.9% (±22.6 points) |
| 4 | Mentone | 70.1% (±16.0 points) |
| 5 | Joshua Tree | 68.5% (±22.7 points) |
| 6 | Highland | 67.4% (±6.1 points) |
| 7 | Yucca Valley | 66.7% (±13.6 points) |
| 8 | San Antonio Heights | 64.0% (±33.6 points) |
| 9 | Grand Terrace | 63.8% (±14.8 points) |
| 10 | Chino | 63.1% (±6.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Apple Valley | 63.0% (±7.6 points) |
| 11 (tie) | San Bernardino | 63.0% (±2.8 points) |
Showing 12 of 47 places in San Bernardino 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 Highland
Are renters in Highland rent-burdened?
67.4% of renting households in Highland 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 Highland spend on rent?
The median renting household in Highland, CA spends 39.2% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland 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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