How many renters in Newport Beach, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.2% (±3.9 points) of renting households in Newport Beach, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.2% (±3.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.6% (±3.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.6% (±2.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Newport Beach
| Share of income spent on rent | Newport Beach | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.1% (±3.2 points) | 8.8% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.1% (±2.1 points) | 10.7% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.5% (±2.6 points) | 11.8% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.1% (±2.3 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.6% (±1.6 points) | 9.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.6% (±3.6 points) | 47.0% | 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.
Newport Beach against Orange County, its state and the nation
| Newport Beach | Orange County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.2% (±3.9 points) | 56.6% (±0.8 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.6% (±3.6 points) | 47.0% (±0.7 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.6% (±2.7 points) | 33.4% (±0.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $123,200 (±$8,880) | $86,153 (±$1,044) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,316 (±$90) | $2,434 (±$13) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Newport Beach, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Orange County (56.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Orange County, Newport Beach ranks 37 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 655 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 Newport Beach
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Beach | — | 52.2% (±3.9 points) | — |
| Costa Mesa | 4.9 mi | 53.2% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Laguna Beach | 8.3 mi | 61.4% (±8.0 points) | Higher |
| Fountain Valley | 8.6 mi | 68.7% (±5.8 points) | Higher |
| Irvine | 8.8 mi | 52.9% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Laguna Woods | 9.3 mi | 75.7% (±8.5 points) | Higher |
| Aliso Viejo | 9.4 mi | 56.6% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Huntington Beach | 9.5 mi | 52.4% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Ana | 9.6 mi | 53.6% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Laguna Beach, CA (61.4%), Fountain Valley, CA (68.7%), Laguna Woods, CA (75.7%).
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 Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 31 (tie) | Buena Park | 53.2% (±4.5 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Costa Mesa | 53.2% (±3.5 points) |
| 33 | Irvine | 52.9% (±2.6 points) |
| 34 (tie) | Dana Point | 52.6% (±7.3 points) |
| 34 (tie) | La Habra | 52.6% (±5.1 points) |
| 36 | Huntington Beach | 52.4% (±3.0 points) |
| 37 | Newport Beach | 52.2% (±3.9 points) |
| 38 | Yorba Linda | 50.5% (±8.0 points) |
| 39 | San Juan Capistrano | 48.9% (±9.1 points) |
| 40 | North Tustin | 44.4% (±14.4 points) |
| 41 | Rossmoor | 28.0% (±17.2 points) |
| 42 | Trabuco Canyon | 17.6% (±75.5 points) |
Showing 12 of 42 places in Orange 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 Newport Beach
Are renters in Newport Beach rent-burdened?
52.2% of renting households in Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach spend on rent?
The median renting household in Newport Beach, CA spends 31.6% (±2.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newport Beach city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newport Beach city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newport Beach 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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