How many renters in Oceanside, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
61.4% (±3.2 points) of renting households in Oceanside, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 61.4% (±3.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.8% (±2.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.5% (±1.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Oceanside
| Share of income spent on rent | Oceanside | San Diego County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.9% (±1.1 points) | 7.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.3% (±1.1 points) | 10.4% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.0% (±1.6 points) | 12.1% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.5% (±2.6 points) | 12.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.6% (±1.6 points) | 10.1% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.8% (±2.8 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.
Oceanside against San Diego County, its state and the nation
| Oceanside | San Diego County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 61.4% (±3.2 points) | 57.8% (±0.7 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.8% (±2.8 points) | 47.7% (±0.6 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.5% (±1.2 points) | 33.9% (±0.3 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $75,520 (±$3,147) | $78,016 (±$867) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,303 (±$37) | $2,246 (±$11) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Oceanside, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in San Diego County (57.8%).
It is also higher than in California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In San Diego County, Oceanside ranks 20 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 295 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 Oceanside
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanside | — | 61.4% (±3.2 points) | — |
| Vista | 4.6 mi | 59.5% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Camp Pendleton South | 5.0 mi | 89.6% (±8.1 points) | Higher |
| Camp Pendleton Mainside | 5.9 mi | 86.6% (±21.3 points) | Higher |
| Carlsbad | 6.7 mi | 56.6% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bonsall | 7.5 mi | 58.7% (±21.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake San Marcos | 9.0 mi | 49.3% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Marcos | 10 mi | 63.5% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hidden Meadows | 11 mi | 0.0% (±36.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hidden Meadows, CA (0.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Camp Pendleton South, CA (89.6%), Camp Pendleton Mainside, CA (86.6%).
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 San Diego County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Rancho San Diego | 62.8% (±11.6 points) |
| 15 | Chula Vista | 62.2% (±3.0 points) |
| 16 | Escondido | 62.1% (±3.7 points) |
| 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) |
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 Oceanside
Are renters in Oceanside rent-burdened?
61.4% of renting households in Oceanside 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 Oceanside spend on rent?
The median renting household in Oceanside, CA spends 34.5% (±1.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oceanside city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oceanside city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oceanside 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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