How many renters in Laguna Beach, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
61.4% (±8.0 points) of renting households in Laguna Beach, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 61.4% (±8.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 53.5% (±7.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.7% (±3.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Laguna Beach
| Share of income spent on rent | Laguna Beach | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.4% (±3.8 points) | 8.8% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.6% (±3.3 points) | 10.7% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.7% (±3.2 points) | 11.8% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.9% (±3.1 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.9% (±3.6 points) | 9.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 53.5% (±7.1 points) | 47.0% | 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.
Laguna Beach against Orange County, its state and the nation
| Laguna Beach | Orange County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 61.4% (±8.0 points) | 56.6% (±0.8 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 53.5% (±7.1 points) | 47.0% (±0.7 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.7% (±3.4 points) | 33.4% (±0.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $94,470 (±$17,645) | $86,153 (±$1,044) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,986 (±$201) | $2,434 (±$13) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Laguna Beach, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Orange County (56.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Orange County, Laguna Beach ranks 15 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 294 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 Laguna Beach
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Beach | — | 61.4% (±8.0 points) | — |
| Aliso Viejo | 3.1 mi | 56.6% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Laguna Niguel | 3.6 mi | 57.7% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Laguna Hills | 5.0 mi | 67.4% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Laguna Woods | 5.1 mi | 75.7% (±8.5 points) | Higher |
| Dana Point | 6.1 mi | 52.6% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Juan Capistrano | 6.8 mi | 48.9% (±9.1 points) | Lower |
| Ladera Ranch | 6.9 mi | 68.9% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mission Viejo | 7.6 mi | 57.7% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: San Juan Capistrano, CA (48.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Laguna Woods, CA (75.7%).
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 Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Westminster | 64.2% (±4.4 points) |
| 10 | Los Alamitos | 62.8% (±8.7 points) |
| 11 | Coto de Caza | 62.5% (±24.5 points) |
| 12 | Fullerton | 62.4% (±3.6 points) |
| 13 | Lake Forest | 62.2% (±6.7 points) |
| 14 | Tustin | 61.6% (±4.6 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Laguna Beach | 61.4% (±8.0 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Las Flores | 61.4% (±29.1 points) |
| 17 | Anaheim | 60.5% (±2.1 points) |
| 18 | Garden Grove | 59.7% (±3.2 points) |
| 19 | Stanton | 58.3% (±6.2 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Laguna Niguel | 57.7% (±6.5 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Mission Viejo | 57.7% (±5.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 42 places in Orange 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 Laguna Beach
Are renters in Laguna Beach rent-burdened?
61.4% of renting households in Laguna 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 Laguna Beach spend on rent?
The median renting household in Laguna Beach, CA spends 36.7% (±3.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laguna Beach city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laguna Beach city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laguna 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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