How many renters in Palm Springs, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
64.1% (±4.4 points) of renting households in Palm Springs, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 38.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 64.1% (±4.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 54.8% (±3.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 38.0% (±2.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Palm Springs
| Share of income spent on rent | Palm Springs | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.6% (±2.6 points) | 8.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.7% (±1.5 points) | 10.0% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.8% (±2.2 points) | 12.0% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.9% (±2.3 points) | 9.9% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.3% (±2.2 points) | 10.7% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 54.8% (±3.8 points) | 48.7% | 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.
Palm Springs against Riverside County, its state and the nation
| Palm Springs | Riverside County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 64.1% (±4.4 points) | 59.4% (±1.1 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 54.8% (±3.8 points) | 48.7% (±0.9 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 38.0% (±2.3 points) | 34.4% (±0.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,673 (±$2,560) | $63,524 (±$1,392) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,562 (±$61) | $1,901 (±$17) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Palm Springs, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Riverside County (59.4%).
It is also higher than in California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Riverside County, Palm Springs ranks 19 of 70 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 213 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 Palm Springs
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs | — | 64.1% (±4.4 points) | — |
| Cathedral City | 4.9 mi | 63.1% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rancho Mirage | 6.8 mi | 67.4% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garnet | 8.6 mi | 76.1% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Desert Edge | 10.0 mi | 34.1% (±26.7 points) | Lower |
| Thousand Palms | 11 mi | 72.3% (±24.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Desert Hot Springs | 11 mi | 64.7% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palm Desert | 11 mi | 65.1% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Idyllwild-Pine Cove | 12 mi | 62.8% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Desert Edge, CA (34.1%).
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 Riverside County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | San Jacinto | 68.2% (±9.6 points) |
| 14 | Rancho Mirage | 67.4% (±10.6 points) |
| 15 | Indio Hills | 66.7% (±85.9 points) |
| 16 | Vista Santa Rosa | 65.4% (±49.8 points) |
| 17 | Palm Desert | 65.1% (±5.7 points) |
| 18 | Desert Hot Springs | 64.7% (±8.5 points) |
| 19 | Palm Springs | 64.1% (±4.4 points) |
| 20 | Cabazon | 63.9% (±29.1 points) |
| 21 | Good Hope | 63.3% (±15.9 points) |
| 22 | Cathedral City | 63.1% (±6.6 points) |
| 23 | Idyllwild-Pine Cove | 62.8% (±17.7 points) |
| 24 | Thermal | 62.3% (±28.2 points) |
| 25 | Hemet | 62.2% (±4.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 70 places in Riverside 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 Palm Springs
Are renters in Palm Springs rent-burdened?
64.1% of renting households in Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs spend on rent?
The median renting household in Palm Springs, CA spends 38.0% (±2.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palm Springs city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palm Springs city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs city, California (place:55254, 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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