How many renters in Pasadena, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.8% (±2.9 points) of renting households in Pasadena, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.8% (±2.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.5% (±2.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.5% (±1.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Pasadena
| Share of income spent on rent | Pasadena | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.5% (±1.2 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.0% (±1.4 points) | 10.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.9% (±1.6 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.7% (±1.4 points) | 10.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.3% (±1.4 points) | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.5% (±2.5 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.
Pasadena against Los Angeles County, its state and the nation
| Pasadena | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.8% (±2.9 points) | 57.6% (±0.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.5% (±2.5 points) | 48.3% (±0.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.5% (±1.3 points) | 34.1% (±0.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $81,063 (±$3,419) | $66,677 (±$463) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,265 (±$38) | $1,954 (±$6) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Pasadena, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Los Angeles County (57.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Los Angeles County, Pasadena ranks 94 of 139 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 632 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 Pasadena
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena | — | 52.8% (±2.9 points) | — |
| Altadena | 2.2 mi | 60.8% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Pasqual | 2.5 mi | 54.9% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Marino | 3.0 mi | 45.9% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Pasadena | 3.7 mi | 46.3% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Pasadena | 3.8 mi | 65.1% (±18.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| East San Gabriel | 4.5 mi | 51.6% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Cañada Flintridge | 4.9 mi | 48.6% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sierra Madre | 5.0 mi | 45.5% (±15.7 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 Los Angeles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 87 (tie) | Malibu | 53.7% (±12.2 points) |
| 89 | East Rancho Dominguez | 53.3% (±9.6 points) |
| 90 | Lakewood | 53.1% (±5.5 points) |
| 91 (tie) | Carson | 52.9% (±5.8 points) |
| 91 (tie) | Duarte | 52.9% (±9.4 points) |
| 91 (tie) | Torrance | 52.9% (±3.4 points) |
| 94 | Pasadena | 52.8% (±2.9 points) |
| 95 | Culver City | 52.7% (±7.2 points) |
| 96 | Alhambra | 52.5% (±3.4 points) |
| 97 | West Whittier-Los Nietos | 52.3% (±13.6 points) |
| 98 | Lomita | 52.2% (±7.7 points) |
| 99 | Covina | 52.1% (±6.5 points) |
| 100 (tie) | East San Gabriel | 51.6% (±8.6 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 Pasadena
Are renters in Pasadena rent-burdened?
52.8% of renting households in Pasadena 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 Pasadena spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pasadena, CA spends 31.5% (±1.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pasadena city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pasadena city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pasadena 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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