How many renters in Laguna Niguel, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.7% (±6.5 points) of renting households in Laguna Niguel, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.7% (±6.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 49.1% (±5.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.5% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Laguna Niguel
| Share of income spent on rent | Laguna Niguel | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.3% (±2.8 points) | 8.8% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.4% (±4.9 points) | 10.7% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.5% (±2.7 points) | 11.8% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.1% (±3.7 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.6% (±3.2 points) | 9.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 49.1% (±5.7 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 Niguel against Orange County, its state and the nation
| Laguna Niguel | Orange County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.7% (±6.5 points) | 56.6% (±0.8 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 49.1% (±5.7 points) | 47.0% (±0.7 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.5% (±3.6 points) | 33.4% (±0.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $108,858 (±$17,466) | $86,153 (±$1,044) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,903 (±$83) | $2,434 (±$13) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Laguna Niguel, 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 Niguel ranks 20 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 440 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 Niguel
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Niguel | — | 57.7% (±6.5 points) | — |
| San Juan Capistrano | 3.3 mi | 48.9% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Laguna Beach | 3.6 mi | 61.4% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dana Point | 3.7 mi | 52.6% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ladera Ranch | 3.7 mi | 68.9% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aliso Viejo | 3.8 mi | 56.6% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Laguna Hills | 4.3 mi | 67.4% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Las Flores | 5.9 mi | 61.4% (±29.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Laguna Woods | 6.0 mi | 75.7% (±8.5 points) | Higher |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 22 | Placentia | 57.4% (±6.5 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Aliso Viejo | 56.6% (±6.9 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Rancho Santa Margarita | 56.6% (±7.6 points) |
| 25 | San Clemente | 56.0% (±6.0 points) |
| 26 | Cypress | 55.6% (±6.6 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 Niguel
Are renters in Laguna Niguel rent-burdened?
57.7% of renting households in Laguna Niguel 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 Niguel spend on rent?
The median renting household in Laguna Niguel, CA spends 34.5% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laguna Niguel city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laguna Niguel city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laguna Niguel 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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