How many renters in National City, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
60.1% (±5.1 points) of renting households in National City, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 60.1% (±5.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.4% (±4.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.3% (±2.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in National City
| Share of income spent on rent | National City | San Diego County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.7% (±1.5 points) | 7.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.2% (±2.1 points) | 10.4% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.6% (±2.9 points) | 12.1% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.3% (±3.1 points) | 12.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.7% (±2.9 points) | 10.1% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.4% (±4.2 points) | 47.7% | 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.
National City against San Diego County, its state and the nation
| National City | San Diego County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 60.1% (±5.1 points) | 57.8% (±0.7 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.4% (±4.2 points) | 47.7% (±0.6 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.3% (±2.5 points) | 33.9% (±0.3 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $55,538 (±$5,602) | $78,016 (±$867) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,692 (±$46) | $2,246 (±$11) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In National City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from San Diego County (57.8%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In San Diego County, National City ranks 23 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 341 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 National City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| National City | — | 60.1% (±5.1 points) | — |
| Coronado | 3.5 mi | 61.7% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bonita | 5.3 mi | 65.3% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chula Vista | 5.5 mi | 62.2% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lemon Grove | 5.9 mi | 61.8% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Presa | 6.3 mi | 55.8% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Imperial Beach | 6.8 mi | 60.0% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Valley | 8.3 mi | 58.7% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Mesa | 8.4 mi | 60.8% (±5.0 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 San Diego County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Lemon Grove | 61.8% (±7.8 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Coronado | 61.7% (±7.4 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Alpine | 61.7% (±17.4 points) |
| 20 | Oceanside | 61.4% (±3.2 points) |
| 21 | Bostonia | 61.3% (±10.9 points) |
| 22 | La Mesa | 60.8% (±5.0 points) |
| 23 | National City | 60.1% (±5.1 points) |
| 24 | Imperial Beach | 60.0% (±6.4 points) |
| 25 | Vista | 59.5% (±4.1 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Bonsall | 58.7% (±21.2 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Spring Valley | 58.7% (±8.0 points) |
| 28 | Ramona | 57.7% (±12.2 points) |
| 29 | Jamul | 57.0% (±45.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in San Diego 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 National City
Are renters in National City rent-burdened?
60.1% of renting households in National City 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 National City spend on rent?
The median renting household in National City, CA spends 35.3% (±2.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — National City city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — National City city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — National City 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 National City city, California (place:50398, 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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