How many renters in Larkspur, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.9% (±9.2 points) of renting households in Larkspur, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.9% (±9.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 49.9% (±8.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.9% (±10.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Larkspur
| Share of income spent on rent | Larkspur | Marin County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.2% (±4.1 points) | 9.4% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.3% (±4.5 points) | 9.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.9% (±5.0 points) | 12.3% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.7% (±8.4 points) | 13.2% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.0% (±2.3 points) | 8.4% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 49.9% (±8.9 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.
Larkspur against Marin County, its state and the nation
| Larkspur | Marin County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.9% (±9.2 points) | 55.6% (±2.7 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 49.9% (±8.9 points) | 47.2% (±2.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.9% (±10.9 points) | 33.3% (±1.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $91,424 (±$24,402) | $87,278 (±$4,979) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,001 (±$204) | $2,668 (±$83) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Larkspur, 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, Larkspur ranks 12 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 628 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 Larkspur
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkspur | — | 52.9% (±9.2 points) | — |
| Corte Madera | 1.4 mi | 44.4% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kentfield | 1.6 mi | 45.9% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mill Valley | 2.3 mi | 39.4% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ross | 2.3 mi | 33.3% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alto | 2.5 mi | 31.8% (±30.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Rafael | 3.1 mi | 57.9% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Strawberry | 3.6 mi | 57.7% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Anselmo | 3.6 mi | 61.3% (±12.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Bolinas | 59.2% (±30.9 points) |
| 7 | San Rafael | 57.9% (±5.0 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Marin 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 Larkspur
Are renters in Larkspur rent-burdened?
52.9% of renting households in Larkspur 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 Larkspur spend on rent?
The median renting household in Larkspur, CA spends 34.9% (±10.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Larkspur city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Larkspur city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Larkspur 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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