How many renters in Pacifica, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.4% (±6.5 points) of renting households in Pacifica, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.4% (±6.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.3% (±5.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.6% (±2.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Pacifica
| Share of income spent on rent | Pacifica | San Mateo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.5% (±4.4 points) | 13.8% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.3% (±4.2 points) | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.5% (±3.1 points) | 13.0% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.2% (±3.4 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.1% (±3.7 points) | 8.1% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.3% (±5.3 points) | 40.3% | 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.
Pacifica against San Mateo County, its state and the nation
| Pacifica | San Mateo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.4% (±6.5 points) | 48.4% (±1.5 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.3% (±5.3 points) | 40.3% (±1.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.6% (±2.4 points) | 29.3% (±0.6 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $121,276 (±$22,765) | $119,424 (±$3,650) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,098 (±$184) | $2,922 (±$40) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Pacifica, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from San Mateo County (48.4%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In San Mateo County, Pacifica ranks 12 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 682 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 Pacifica
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifica | — | 51.4% (±6.5 points) | — |
| San Bruno | 2.8 mi | 52.5% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montara | 4.1 mi | 19.9% (±42.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Millbrae | 4.2 mi | 49.6% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colma | 5.0 mi | 45.2% (±16.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Broadmoor | 5.9 mi | 33.1% (±37.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burlingame | 6.3 mi | 44.4% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| El Granada | 6.4 mi | 55.7% (±34.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| South San Francisco | 6.5 mi | 51.7% (±5.2 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 Mateo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | East Palo Alto | 58.0% (±7.4 points) |
| 7 | Daly City | 57.7% (±4.9 points) |
| 8 | El Granada | 55.7% (±34.2 points) |
| 9 | San Bruno | 52.5% (±7.0 points) |
| 10 | West Menlo Park | 52.0% (±29.3 points) |
| 11 | South San Francisco | 51.7% (±5.2 points) |
| 12 | Pacifica | 51.4% (±6.5 points) |
| 13 | Millbrae | 49.6% (±7.0 points) |
| 14 | Redwood City | 46.7% (±2.9 points) |
| 15 | San Mateo | 46.5% (±3.6 points) |
| 16 | Menlo Park | 46.3% (±6.7 points) |
| 17 | Colma | 45.2% (±16.4 points) |
| 18 | Burlingame | 44.4% (±6.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in San Mateo 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 Pacifica
Are renters in Pacifica rent-burdened?
51.4% of renting households in Pacifica 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 Pacifica spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pacifica, CA spends 30.6% (±2.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pacifica city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pacifica city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pacifica 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 Pacifica city, California (place:54806, 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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