How many renters in Palmdale, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
64.0% (±4.4 points) of renting households in Palmdale, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 40.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 64.0% (±4.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 55.7% (±3.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 40.0% (±3.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Palmdale
| Share of income spent on rent | Palmdale | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.6% (±1.9 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.7% (±2.0 points) | 10.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.5% (±2.0 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.2% (±2.3 points) | 10.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.3% (±2.0 points) | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 55.7% (±3.9 points) | 48.3% | 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.
Palmdale against Los Angeles County, its state and the nation
| Palmdale | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 64.0% (±4.4 points) | 57.6% (±0.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 55.7% (±3.9 points) | 48.3% (±0.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 40.0% (±3.7 points) | 34.1% (±0.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $50,980 (±$4,191) | $66,677 (±$463) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,802 (±$60) | $1,954 (±$6) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Palmdale, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Los Angeles County (57.6%).
It is also higher than in California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Los Angeles County, Palmdale ranks 23 of 139 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 216 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 Palmdale
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmdale | — | 64.0% (±4.4 points) | — |
| Desert View Highlands | 2.7 mi | 82.2% (±37.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Quartz Hill | 7.6 mi | 38.3% (±14.5 points) | Lower |
| Acton | 7.9 mi | 67.6% (±47.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lancaster | 8.1 mi | 61.3% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Littlerock | 8.4 mi | 100.0% (±42.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sun Village | 8.7 mi | 78.5% (±24.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leona Valley | 11 mi | 0.0% (±94.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Agua Dulce | 14 mi | 55.9% (±45.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Quartz Hill, CA (38.3%).
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 Los Angeles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | South El Monte | 65.9% (±9.5 points) |
| 18 | Pico Rivera | 65.4% (±9.2 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Diamond Bar | 65.1% (±7.5 points) |
| 19 (tie) | East Pasadena | 65.1% (±18.0 points) |
| 21 | Stevenson Ranch | 64.3% (±14.3 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Bell | 64.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Palmdale | 64.0% (±4.4 points) |
| 24 | Inglewood | 63.9% (±4.5 points) |
| 25 | Rose Hills | 62.8% (±37.7 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Glendale | 62.3% (±2.4 points) |
| 26 (tie) | West Rancho Dominguez | 62.3% (±10.8 points) |
| 28 | Walnut | 61.5% (±12.4 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Cudahy | 61.3% (±5.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 139 places in Los Angeles 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 Palmdale
Are renters in Palmdale rent-burdened?
64.0% of renting households in Palmdale 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 Palmdale spend on rent?
The median renting household in Palmdale, CA spends 40.0% (±3.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmdale city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmdale city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmdale 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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