How many renters in Oakland, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.1% (±1.7 points) of renting households in Oakland, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.1% (±1.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.3% (±1.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.6% (±0.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Oakland
| Share of income spent on rent | Oakland | Alameda County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.4% (±1.0 points) | 12.4% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.7% (±1.0 points) | 12.8% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.4% (±1.0 points) | 13.0% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.4% (±0.8 points) | 11.3% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.8% (±0.8 points) | 8.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.3% (±1.5 points) | 41.8% | 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.
Oakland against Alameda County, its state and the nation
| Oakland | Alameda County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.1% (±1.7 points) | 50.4% (±1.0 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.3% (±1.5 points) | 41.8% (±0.9 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.6% (±0.8 points) | 30.2% (±0.5 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $71,363 (±$2,078) | $87,302 (±$1,833) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,979 (±$29) | $2,357 (±$16) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Oakland, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Alameda County (50.4%).
It is also lower than in California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Alameda County, Oakland ranks 8 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 695 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 Oakland
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | — | 51.1% (±1.7 points) | — |
| Alameda | 2.7 mi | 44.8% (±4.1 points) | Lower |
| Piedmont | 3.6 mi | 9.9% (±8.9 points) | Lower |
| San Leandro | 5.7 mi | 55.6% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Emeryville | 6.3 mi | 49.2% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moraga | 7.7 mi | 60.0% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berkeley | 7.7 mi | 55.7% (±3.1 points) | Higher |
| Ashland | 8.0 mi | 60.6% (±8.0 points) | Higher |
| San Lorenzo | 8.1 mi | 48.3% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Alameda, CA (44.8%), Piedmont, CA (9.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Berkeley, CA (55.7%), Ashland, CA (60.6%).
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 Alameda County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cherryland | 58.0% (±10.2 points) |
| 3 | Berkeley | 55.7% (±3.1 points) |
| 4 | San Leandro | 55.6% (±4.4 points) |
| 5 | Livermore | 55.4% (±6.3 points) |
| 6 | Hayward | 54.2% (±3.6 points) |
| 7 | Castro Valley | 53.8% (±6.4 points) |
| 8 | Oakland | 51.1% (±1.7 points) |
| 9 | Emeryville | 49.2% (±6.8 points) |
| 10 | Pleasanton | 48.4% (±4.4 points) |
| 11 | San Lorenzo | 48.3% (±8.8 points) |
| 12 | Union City | 47.0% (±5.7 points) |
| 13 | Albany | 45.8% (±5.7 points) |
| 14 | Newark | 45.1% (±6.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Alameda 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 Oakland
Are renters in Oakland rent-burdened?
51.1% of renting households in Oakland 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 Oakland spend on rent?
The median renting household in Oakland, CA spends 30.6% (±0.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakland city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakland city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakland 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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