How many renters in Livingston, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.0% (±12.6 points) of renting households in Livingston, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.0% (±12.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.4% (±11.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.3% (±6.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Livingston
| Share of income spent on rent | Livingston | Merced County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.5% (±7.8 points) | 11.9% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.6% (±7.3 points) | 12.3% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.9% (±9.3 points) | 11.8% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.0% (±7.3 points) | 12.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.6% (±4.8 points) | 9.4% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.4% (±11.7 points) | 42.5% | 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.
Livingston against Merced County, its state and the nation
| Livingston | Merced County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.0% (±12.6 points) | 51.9% (±2.7 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.4% (±11.7 points) | 42.5% (±2.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.3% (±6.8 points) | 31.0% (±1.1 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,483 (±$21,626) | $50,208 (±$2,483) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,315 (±$175) | $1,343 (±$27) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Livingston, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Merced County (51.9%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Merced County, Livingston ranks 10 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 800 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 Livingston
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston | — | 47.0% (±12.6 points) | — |
| Delhi | 4.1 mi | 47.1% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winton | 5.9 mi | 56.7% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hilmar-Irwin | 7.0 mi | 34.5% (±16.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Atwater | 7.4 mi | 53.5% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| McSwain | 9.1 mi | 27.2% (±30.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Denair | 10 mi | 50.3% (±24.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Turlock | 11 mi | 52.3% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin | 11 mi | 49.7% (±23.8 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 Merced County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Planada | 55.9% (±19.6 points) |
| 5 | Merced | 55.2% (±4.1 points) |
| 6 | Atwater | 53.5% (±8.1 points) |
| 7 | Le Grand | 53.4% (±22.6 points) |
| 8 | Franklin | 49.7% (±23.8 points) |
| 9 | Delhi | 47.1% (±15.4 points) |
| 10 | Livingston | 47.0% (±12.6 points) |
| 11 | Gustine | 35.4% (±22.4 points) |
| 12 | Hilmar-Irwin | 34.5% (±16.8 points) |
| 13 | Dos Palos | 31.1% (±15.3 points) |
| 14 | Santa Nella | 28.4% (±27.7 points) |
| 15 | McSwain | 27.2% (±30.9 points) |
Showing 12 of 15 places in Merced 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 Livingston
Are renters in Livingston rent-burdened?
47.0% of renting households in Livingston 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 Livingston spend on rent?
The median renting household in Livingston, CA spends 28.3% (±6.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Livingston city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Livingston city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Livingston 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 Livingston city, California (place:42006, 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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