How many renters in Lynwood, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
60.7% (±5.6 points) of renting households in Lynwood, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 60.7% (±5.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.5% (±4.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.3% (±2.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lynwood
| Share of income spent on rent | Lynwood | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.5% (±2.2 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.1% (±2.6 points) | 10.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.6% (±3.4 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.1% (±2.8 points) | 10.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.2% (±2.8 points) | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.5% (±4.9 points) | 48.3% | 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.
Lynwood against Los Angeles County, its state and the nation
| Lynwood | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 60.7% (±5.6 points) | 57.6% (±0.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.5% (±4.9 points) | 48.3% (±0.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.3% (±2.6 points) | 34.1% (±0.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $56,870 (±$7,241) | $66,677 (±$463) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,652 (±$47) | $1,954 (±$6) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lynwood, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Los Angeles County (57.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Los Angeles County, Lynwood ranks 36 of 139 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 321 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 Lynwood
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynwood | — | 60.7% (±5.6 points) | — |
| South Gate | 1.5 mi | 54.5% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Willowbrook | 2.0 mi | 61.3% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Rancho Dominguez | 2.0 mi | 53.3% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Compton | 2.5 mi | 57.5% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paramount | 2.7 mi | 58.7% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cudahy | 3.0 mi | 61.3% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walnut Park | 3.3 mi | 57.8% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bell Gardens | 3.9 mi | 56.4% (±4.8 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 Los Angeles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 29 (tie) | Lancaster | 61.3% (±4.0 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Willowbrook | 61.3% (±9.1 points) |
| 32 | Agoura Hills | 61.1% (±11.0 points) |
| 33 | Monterey Park | 61.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 34 | Alondra Park | 60.9% (±14.1 points) |
| 35 | Altadena | 60.8% (±7.6 points) |
| 36 (tie) | Lynwood | 60.7% (±5.6 points) |
| 36 (tie) | Florence-Graham | 60.7% (±4.4 points) |
| 38 | Pomona | 60.4% (±3.3 points) |
| 39 (tie) | Montebello | 60.3% (±4.9 points) |
| 39 (tie) | Santa Fe Springs | 60.3% (±12.0 points) |
| 41 (tie) | Rosemead | 60.1% (±5.3 points) |
| 41 (tie) | Santa Clarita | 60.1% (±3.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 139 places in Los Angeles 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 Lynwood
Are renters in Lynwood rent-burdened?
60.7% of renting households in Lynwood 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 Lynwood spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lynwood, CA spends 35.3% (±2.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lynwood city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lynwood city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lynwood 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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