How many renters in Monrovia, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.9% (±5.4 points) of renting households in Monrovia, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.9% (±5.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.4% (±4.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.1% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Monrovia
| Share of income spent on rent | Monrovia | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.8% (±4.3 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.3% (±2.9 points) | 10.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.3% (±2.6 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.7% (±2.4 points) | 10.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.5% (±3.3 points) | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.4% (±4.3 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.
Monrovia against Los Angeles County, its state and the nation
| Monrovia | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.9% (±5.4 points) | 57.6% (±0.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.4% (±4.3 points) | 48.3% (±0.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.1% (±1.8 points) | 34.1% (±0.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $83,263 (±$5,686) | $66,677 (±$463) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,114 (±$81) | $1,954 (±$6) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Monrovia, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Los Angeles County, Monrovia ranks 77 of 139 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 539 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 Monrovia
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monrovia | — | 54.9% (±5.4 points) | — |
| Bradbury | 1.2 mi | 40.0% (±98.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Duarte | 2.0 mi | 52.9% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Monrovia Island | 2.9 mi | 20.7% (±13.9 points) | Lower |
| Mayflower Village | 3.6 mi | 54.9% (±21.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arcadia | 3.7 mi | 58.5% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sierra Madre | 3.8 mi | 45.5% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Irwindale | 3.8 mi | 43.7% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Azusa | 4.5 mi | 53.7% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Monrovia Island, CA (20.7%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 71 (tie) | La Puente | 55.5% (±7.1 points) |
| 71 (tie) | Long Beach | 55.5% (±1.6 points) |
| 73 | Gardena | 55.4% (±4.4 points) |
| 74 | Lennox | 55.3% (±7.7 points) |
| 75 | Temple City | 55.1% (±6.5 points) |
| 76 | La Verne | 55.0% (±8.6 points) |
| 77 (tie) | Monrovia | 54.9% (±5.4 points) |
| 77 (tie) | Mayflower Village | 54.9% (±21.7 points) |
| 77 (tie) | San Pasqual | 54.9% (±16.9 points) |
| 80 (tie) | Glendora | 54.8% (±5.5 points) |
| 80 (tie) | La Crescenta-Montrose | 54.8% (±10.2 points) |
| 82 | Commerce | 54.7% (±9.3 points) |
| 83 | Beverly Hills | 54.6% (±6.0 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 Monrovia
Are renters in Monrovia rent-burdened?
54.9% of renting households in Monrovia 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 Monrovia spend on rent?
The median renting household in Monrovia, CA spends 32.1% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monrovia city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monrovia city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monrovia 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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