How many renters in Lake Forest, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
62.2% (±6.7 points) of renting households in Lake Forest, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 62.2% (±6.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.1% (±5.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.1% (±1.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lake Forest
| Share of income spent on rent | Lake Forest | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.2% (±2.7 points) | 8.8% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.9% (±3.0 points) | 10.7% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.9% (±3.5 points) | 11.8% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.7% (±3.2 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.1% (±3.9 points) | 9.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.1% (±5.5 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.
Lake Forest against Orange County, its state and the nation
| Lake Forest | Orange County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 62.2% (±6.7 points) | 56.6% (±0.8 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.1% (±5.5 points) | 47.0% (±0.7 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.1% (±1.9 points) | 33.4% (±0.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $90,961 (±$8,061) | $86,153 (±$1,044) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,672 (±$114) | $2,434 (±$13) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lake Forest, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Orange County (56.6%).
It is also higher than in California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Orange County, Lake Forest ranks 13 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 267 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 Lake Forest
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest | — | 62.2% (±6.7 points) | — |
| Mission Viejo | 3.3 mi | 57.7% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Laguna Woods | 4.3 mi | 75.7% (±8.5 points) | Higher |
| Laguna Hills | 4.6 mi | 67.4% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rancho Santa Margarita | 4.7 mi | 56.6% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Trabuco Canyon | 5.0 mi | 17.6% (±75.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Irvine | 5.7 mi | 52.9% (±2.6 points) | Lower |
| Las Flores | 5.8 mi | 61.4% (±29.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aliso Viejo | 6.1 mi | 56.6% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Irvine, CA (52.9%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | La Palma | 64.6% (±11.4 points) |
| 8 | Rancho Mission Viejo | 64.5% (±14.1 points) |
| 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) |
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 Lake Forest
Are renters in Lake Forest rent-burdened?
62.2% of renting households in Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lake Forest, CA spends 34.1% (±1.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Forest city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Forest city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Forest city, 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 Lake Forest city, California (place:39496, in state:06).
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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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