How many renters in Lucerne, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.5% (±21.7 points) of renting households in Lucerne, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 38.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.5% (±21.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 59.5% (±19.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 38.8% (±21.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lucerne
| Share of income spent on rent | Lucerne | Lake County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.6% (±17.0 points) | 9.3% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.2% (±9.9 points) | 11.0% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 0.0% (±9.0 points) | 9.7% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.7% (±11.3 points) | 8.2% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.0% (±9.0 points) | 8.7% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 59.5% (±19.7 points) | 53.2% | 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.
Lucerne against Lake County, its state and the nation
| Lucerne | Lake County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.5% (±21.7 points) | 61.9% (±6.8 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 59.5% (±19.7 points) | 53.2% (±5.6 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 38.8% (±21.0 points) | 36.3% (±2.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,346 (±$21,239) | $42,027 (±$5,357) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,408 (±$62) | $1,368 (±$81) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lucerne, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lake County (61.9%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lake County, Lucerne ranks 6 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 369 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 Lucerne
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucerne | — | 59.5% (±21.7 points) | — |
| Clearlake Oaks | 6.6 mi | 60.7% (±30.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nice | 6.6 mi | 65.0% (±35.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kelseyville | 6.8 mi | 38.7% (±19.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clearlake Riviera | 7.7 mi | 64.4% (±37.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Lakeport | 7.7 mi | 58.4% (±25.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeport | 8.3 mi | 57.9% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clearlake | 9.9 mi | 74.1% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Lake | 10 mi | 48.0% (±85.4 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 Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clearlake | 74.1% (±7.8 points) |
| 2 | Nice | 65.0% (±35.9 points) |
| 3 | Clearlake Riviera | 64.4% (±37.8 points) |
| 4 | Hidden Valley Lake | 64.0% (±27.0 points) |
| 5 | Clearlake Oaks | 60.7% (±30.8 points) |
| 6 | Lucerne | 59.5% (±21.7 points) |
| 7 | North Lakeport | 58.4% (±25.2 points) |
| 8 | Lakeport | 57.9% (±20.0 points) |
| 9 | Upper Lake | 48.0% (±85.4 points) |
| 10 | Kelseyville | 38.7% (±19.6 points) |
| 11 | Middletown | 30.9% (±33.3 points) |
Lucerne is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Lucerne
Are renters in Lucerne rent-burdened?
59.5% of renting households in Lucerne 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 Lucerne spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lucerne, CA spends 38.8% (±21.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lucerne CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lucerne CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lucerne CDP, 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 Lucerne CDP, California (place:44406, 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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