How many renters in Joshua Tree, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
68.5% (±22.7 points) of renting households in Joshua Tree, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 68.5% (±22.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.4% (±15.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.6% (±15.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Joshua Tree
| Share of income spent on rent | Joshua Tree | San Bernardino County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.5% (±6.1 points) | 8.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.1% (±8.3 points) | 10.2% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.9% (±6.4 points) | 11.7% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.0% (±7.1 points) | 11.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 20.1% (±16.4 points) | 9.9% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.4% (±15.7 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.
Joshua Tree against San Bernardino County, its state and the nation
| Joshua Tree | San Bernardino County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 68.5% (±22.7 points) | 58.5% (±1.0 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.4% (±15.7 points) | 48.6% (±0.8 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.6% (±15.9 points) | 34.3% (±0.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,507 (±$13,575) | $61,041 (±$1,019) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,246 (±$505) | $1,801 (±$15) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Joshua Tree, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from San Bernardino County (58.5%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In San Bernardino County, Joshua Tree ranks 5 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 148 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 Joshua Tree
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Tree | — | 68.5% (±22.7 points) | — |
| Yucca Valley | 6.2 mi | 66.7% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Homestead Valley | 12 mi | 61.6% (±61.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Twentynine Palms | 14 mi | 53.0% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morongo Valley | 15 mi | 47.4% (±20.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Desert Edge | 16 mi | 34.1% (±26.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sky Valley | 16 mi | 78.0% (±44.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garnet | 17 mi | 76.1% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Desert Hot Springs | 17 mi | 64.7% (±8.5 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 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) |
Showing 11 of 47 places in San Bernardino County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree
Are renters in Joshua Tree rent-burdened?
68.5% of renting households in Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree spend on rent?
The median renting household in Joshua Tree, CA spends 34.6% (±15.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Joshua Tree CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Joshua Tree CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree CDP, California (place:37554, 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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