How many renters in Kentfield, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.9% (±18.3 points) of renting households in Kentfield, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.9% (±18.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.7% (±18.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.9% (±16.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Kentfield
| Share of income spent on rent | Kentfield | Marin County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.4% (±15.7 points) | 9.4% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.6% (±7.0 points) | 9.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.6% (±9.8 points) | 12.3% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.6% (±12.5 points) | 13.2% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.2% (±2.8 points) | 8.4% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.7% (±18.1 points) | 47.2% | 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.
Kentfield against Marin County, its state and the nation
| Kentfield | Marin County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.9% (±18.3 points) | 55.6% (±2.7 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.7% (±18.1 points) | 47.2% (±2.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.9% (±16.4 points) | 33.3% (±1.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $83,224 (±$59,853) | $87,278 (±$4,979) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,741 (±$374) | $2,668 (±$83) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Kentfield, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Marin County (55.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Marin County, Kentfield ranks 14 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 823 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 Kentfield
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentfield | — | 45.9% (±18.3 points) | — |
| Larkspur | 1.6 mi | 52.9% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ross | 1.9 mi | 33.3% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mill Valley | 2.1 mi | 39.4% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Corte Madera | 2.8 mi | 44.4% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alto | 3.0 mi | 31.8% (±30.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Anselmo | 3.3 mi | 61.3% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tamalpais-Homestead Valley | 4.1 mi | 38.0% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Strawberry | 4.1 mi | 57.7% (±10.6 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 Marin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Strawberry | 57.7% (±10.6 points) |
| 9 | Fairfax | 56.9% (±15.2 points) |
| 10 | Marin City | 55.4% (±19.1 points) |
| 11 | Lucas Valley-Marinwood | 54.6% (±30.1 points) |
| 12 | Larkspur | 52.9% (±9.2 points) |
| 13 | Lagunitas-Forest Knolls | 51.8% (±47.0 points) |
| 14 | Kentfield | 45.9% (±18.3 points) |
| 15 | Black Point-Green Point | 44.8% (±34.8 points) |
| 16 | Sausalito | 44.5% (±11.0 points) |
| 17 | Corte Madera | 44.4% (±15.2 points) |
| 18 | Santa Venetia | 43.4% (±20.7 points) |
| 19 | Mill Valley | 39.4% (±12.8 points) |
| 20 | Tiburon | 38.6% (±13.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Marin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Kentfield 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 Kentfield
Are renters in Kentfield rent-burdened?
45.9% of renting households in Kentfield 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 Kentfield spend on rent?
The median renting household in Kentfield, CA spends 28.9% (±16.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kentfield CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kentfield CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kentfield 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 Kentfield CDP, California (place:38114, 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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