How many renters in Lemon Grove, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
61.8% (±7.8 points) of renting households in Lemon Grove, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 61.8% (±7.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 52.0% (±6.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.1% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lemon Grove
| Share of income spent on rent | Lemon Grove | San Diego County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.6% (±2.7 points) | 7.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.4% (±4.0 points) | 10.4% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.1% (±4.0 points) | 12.1% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.1% (±2.6 points) | 12.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.8% (±4.4 points) | 10.1% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 52.0% (±6.5 points) | 47.7% | 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.
Lemon Grove against San Diego County, its state and the nation
| Lemon Grove | San Diego County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 61.8% (±7.8 points) | 57.8% (±0.7 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 52.0% (±6.5 points) | 47.7% (±0.6 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.1% (±3.6 points) | 33.9% (±0.3 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $69,688 (±$9,907) | $78,016 (±$867) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,893 (±$112) | $2,246 (±$11) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lemon Grove, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from San Diego County (57.8%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In San Diego County, Lemon Grove ranks 17 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 275 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 Lemon Grove
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Grove | — | 61.8% (±7.8 points) | — |
| La Presa | 2.3 mi | 55.8% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Mesa | 2.6 mi | 60.8% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Valley | 3.4 mi | 58.7% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | 4.4 mi | 48.9% (±9.2 points) | Lower |
| Bonita | 4.5 mi | 65.3% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| National City | 5.9 mi | 60.1% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| El Cajon | 6.4 mi | 70.1% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rancho San Diego | 7.0 mi | 62.8% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, CA (48.9%).
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 San Diego County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Bonita | 65.3% (±18.2 points) |
| 12 | Santee | 64.6% (±5.2 points) |
| 13 | San Marcos | 63.5% (±4.7 points) |
| 14 | Rancho San Diego | 62.8% (±11.6 points) |
| 15 | Chula Vista | 62.2% (±3.0 points) |
| 16 | Escondido | 62.1% (±3.7 points) |
| 17 | Lemon Grove | 61.8% (±7.8 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Coronado | 61.7% (±7.4 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Alpine | 61.7% (±17.4 points) |
| 20 | Oceanside | 61.4% (±3.2 points) |
| 21 | Bostonia | 61.3% (±10.9 points) |
| 22 | La Mesa | 60.8% (±5.0 points) |
| 23 | National City | 60.1% (±5.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in San Diego 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 Lemon Grove
Are renters in Lemon Grove rent-burdened?
61.8% of renting households in Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lemon Grove, CA spends 36.1% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lemon Grove city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lemon Grove city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove city, California (place:41124, 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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