How many renters in North Highlands, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
64.5% (±7.5 points) of renting households in North Highlands, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 64.5% (±7.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.2% (±6.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.1% (±4.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in North Highlands
| Share of income spent on rent | North Highlands | Sacramento County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.4% (±2.5 points) | 9.4% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.2% (±2.7 points) | 11.0% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.7% (±3.6 points) | 12.0% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.3% (±3.5 points) | 11.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.3% (±4.3 points) | 9.8% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.2% (±6.2 points) | 46.3% | 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.
North Highlands against Sacramento County, its state and the nation
| North Highlands | Sacramento County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 64.5% (±7.5 points) | 56.1% (±1.1 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.2% (±6.2 points) | 46.3% (±0.9 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.1% (±4.7 points) | 33.1% (±0.5 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $47,786 (±$9,597) | $63,224 (±$1,364) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,636 (±$59) | $1,790 (±$12) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In North Highlands, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Sacramento County (56.1%).
It is also higher than in California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Sacramento County, North Highlands ranks 5 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 204 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 North Highlands
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Highlands | — | 64.5% (±7.5 points) | — |
| McClellan Park | 1.7 mi | 61.4% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Foothill Farms | 1.7 mi | 63.2% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Antelope | 3.1 mi | 51.3% (±9.9 points) | Lower |
| Carmichael | 3.8 mi | 59.2% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rio Linda | 3.9 mi | 54.7% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Citrus Heights | 4.8 mi | 56.1% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arden-Arcade | 4.9 mi | 59.9% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elverta | 5.1 mi | 64.2% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Antelope, CA (51.3%).
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 Sacramento County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herald | 100.0% (±57.4 points) |
| 2 | Clay | 92.0% (±32.3 points) |
| 3 | Fruitridge Pocket | 70.5% (±17.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Lemon Hill | 64.5% (±10.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | North Highlands | 64.5% (±7.5 points) |
| 6 | Elverta | 64.2% (±18.7 points) |
| 7 | Foothill Farms | 63.2% (±7.6 points) |
| 8 | McClellan Park | 61.4% (±18.5 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Arden-Arcade | 59.9% (±3.5 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Orangevale | 59.9% (±10.9 points) |
| 11 | Vineyard | 59.7% (±10.3 points) |
Showing 11 of 30 places in Sacramento County, ranked from highest to lowest.
North Highlands 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.
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Questions about North Highlands
Are renters in North Highlands rent-burdened?
64.5% of renting households in North Highlands 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 North Highlands spend on rent?
The median renting household in North Highlands, CA spends 36.1% (±4.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Highlands CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Highlands CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Highlands 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 North Highlands CDP, California (place:51924, 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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