How many renters in Mojave, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.6% (±17.3 points) of renting households in Mojave, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.6% (±17.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.0% (±14.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.2% (±11.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mojave
| Share of income spent on rent | Mojave | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 29.2% (±15.1 points) | 10.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 2.8% (±4.9 points) | 10.7% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.2% (±6.2 points) | 11.1% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.2% (±5.1 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.6% (±8.9 points) | 8.2% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.0% (±14.8 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.
Mojave against Kern County, its state and the nation
| Mojave | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.6% (±17.3 points) | 56.5% (±1.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.0% (±14.8 points) | 48.3% (±1.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.2% (±11.1 points) | 33.9% (±0.7 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,282 (±$17,823) | $46,101 (±$1,578) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,214 (±$117) | $1,300 (±$21) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Mojave, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Kern County (56.5%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Kern County, Mojave ranks 29 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 519 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 Mojave
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mojave | — | 55.6% (±17.3 points) | — |
| Rosamond | 10 mi | 58.4% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tehachapi | 17 mi | 46.8% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edwards AFB | 17 mi | 57.5% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Golden Hills | 19 mi | 44.0% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| California City | 20 mi | 67.0% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lancaster | 22 mi | 61.3% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Quartz Hill | 25 mi | 38.3% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stallion Springs | 27 mi | 86.8% (±44.4 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 Kern County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Rexland Acres | 58.6% (±31.3 points) |
| 24 | Rosamond | 58.4% (±12.7 points) |
| 25 | Edwards AFB | 57.5% (±13.9 points) |
| 26 | Bakersfield | 56.8% (±2.2 points) |
| 27 (tie) | East Bakersfield | 56.7% (±11.2 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Oildale | 56.7% (±6.6 points) |
| 29 | Mojave | 55.6% (±17.3 points) |
| 30 | Boron | 54.7% (±21.4 points) |
| 31 | Frazier Park | 54.5% (±31.6 points) |
| 32 | Taft | 52.6% (±20.4 points) |
| 33 | Delano | 51.3% (±8.3 points) |
| 34 | Benton Park | 51.0% (±14.8 points) |
| 35 | Potomac Park | 50.6% (±12.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Kern County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Mojave 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Mojave
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Mojave, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Mojave beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Mojave, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Mojave
Are renters in Mojave rent-burdened?
55.6% of renting households in Mojave 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 Mojave spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mojave, CA spends 33.2% (±11.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mojave CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mojave CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mojave 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 Mojave CDP, California (place:48452, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Mojave at a glance
- Median rent in Mojave
- Rent by bedrooms in Mojave
- Renters and owners in Mojave
- Income and affordability in Mojave
- Home values in Mojave
- Homeowner costs in Mojave
- Property taxes in Mojave
- Types of homes in Mojave
- Bedrooms in Mojave
- Age of homes in Mojave
- Heating fuel in Mojave
- Commute and cars in Mojave
- Population growth in Mojave
- How long people stay in Mojave
- Crowding and facilities in Mojave
- California landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Kern County
- California places ranked by rent burden
- Housing data for every place in California