How many renters in Imperial Beach, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
60.0% (±6.4 points) of renting households in Imperial Beach, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 60.0% (±6.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.8% (±4.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.8% (±1.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Imperial Beach
| Share of income spent on rent | Imperial Beach | San Diego County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.7% (±3.0 points) | 7.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.0% (±2.5 points) | 10.4% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.6% (±3.8 points) | 12.1% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.7% (±2.4 points) | 12.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.2% (±4.5 points) | 10.1% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.8% (±4.5 points) | 47.7% | 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.
Imperial Beach against San Diego County, its state and the nation
| Imperial Beach | San Diego County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 60.0% (±6.4 points) | 57.8% (±0.7 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.8% (±4.5 points) | 47.7% (±0.6 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.8% (±1.7 points) | 33.9% (±0.3 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $69,579 (±$5,688) | $78,016 (±$867) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,011 (±$85) | $2,246 (±$11) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Imperial Beach, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from San Diego County (57.8%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In San Diego County, Imperial Beach ranks 24 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 344 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 Imperial Beach
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Beach | — | 60.0% (±6.4 points) | — |
| Coronado | 6.6 mi | 61.7% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| National City | 6.8 mi | 60.1% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chula Vista | 7.1 mi | 62.2% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bonita | 9.6 mi | 65.3% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Presa | 12 mi | 55.8% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lemon Grove | 12 mi | 61.8% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Valley | 14 mi | 58.7% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Mesa | 15 mi | 60.8% (±5.0 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 Diego County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 18 (tie) | Coronado | 61.7% (±7.4 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Alpine | 61.7% (±17.4 points) |
| 20 | Oceanside | 61.4% (±3.2 points) |
| 21 | Bostonia | 61.3% (±10.9 points) |
| 22 | La Mesa | 60.8% (±5.0 points) |
| 23 | National City | 60.1% (±5.1 points) |
| 24 | Imperial Beach | 60.0% (±6.4 points) |
| 25 | Vista | 59.5% (±4.1 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Bonsall | 58.7% (±21.2 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Spring Valley | 58.7% (±8.0 points) |
| 28 | Ramona | 57.7% (±12.2 points) |
| 29 | Jamul | 57.0% (±45.4 points) |
| 30 | Carlsbad | 56.6% (±3.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in San Diego 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 Imperial Beach
Are renters in Imperial Beach rent-burdened?
60.0% of renting households in Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach spend on rent?
The median renting household in Imperial Beach, CA spends 33.8% (±1.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Imperial Beach city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Imperial Beach city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Imperial Beach 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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