How many renters in Los Altos, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.7% (±8.0 points) of renting households in Los Altos, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.7% (±8.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.0% (±7.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.7% (±2.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Los Altos
| Share of income spent on rent | Los Altos | Santa Clara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 22.3% (±5.3 points) | 16.9% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.5% (±5.4 points) | 14.3% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.3% (±4.6 points) | 13.1% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.1% (±4.4 points) | 10.7% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.7% (±3.3 points) | 8.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.0% (±7.3 points) | 36.4% | 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.
Los Altos against Santa Clara County, its state and the nation
| Los Altos | Santa Clara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.7% (±8.0 points) | 45.0% (±0.9 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.0% (±7.3 points) | 36.4% (±0.8 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.7% (±2.9 points) | 27.7% (±0.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $224,722 (±$42,600) | $122,974 (±$2,206) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $2,857 (±$19) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Los Altos, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Santa Clara County (45.0%).
It is also lower than in California (55.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Santa Clara County, Los Altos ranks 15 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 914 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 Los Altos
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Altos | — | 39.7% (±8.0 points) | — |
| Loyola | 1.3 mi | 30.6% (±23.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Los Altos Hills | 2.3 mi | 47.6% (±37.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain View | 2.4 mi | 38.4% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palo Alto | 3.2 mi | 44.3% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sunnyvale | 4.0 mi | 34.7% (±2.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cupertino | 4.4 mi | 33.1% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stanford | 5.6 mi | 71.8% (±9.0 points) | Higher |
| Ladera | 6.0 mi | 100.0% (±107.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Stanford, CA (71.8%).
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 Santa Clara County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (tie) | Campbell | 50.3% (±5.9 points) |
| 9 (tie) | San Jose | 50.3% (±1.3 points) |
| 11 | Lexington Hills | 50.0% (±38.1 points) |
| 12 | Los Altos Hills | 47.6% (±37.7 points) |
| 13 | Palo Alto | 44.3% (±4.3 points) |
| 14 | Los Gatos | 41.8% (±6.4 points) |
| 15 | Los Altos | 39.7% (±8.0 points) |
| 16 | Mountain View | 38.4% (±3.4 points) |
| 17 | Santa Clara | 36.6% (±2.9 points) |
| 18 | Milpitas | 36.0% (±4.7 points) |
| 19 | Sunnyvale | 34.7% (±2.5 points) |
| 20 | Cupertino | 33.1% (±4.3 points) |
| 21 | Monte Sereno | 30.8% (±83.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Santa Clara 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 Los Altos
Are renters in Los Altos rent-burdened?
39.7% of renting households in Los Altos 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 Los Altos spend on rent?
The median renting household in Los Altos, CA spends 25.7% (±2.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Los Altos city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Los Altos city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Los Altos 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 Los Altos city, California (place:43280, 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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