How many renters in Placentia, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.4% (±6.5 points) of renting households in Placentia, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.4% (±6.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.5% (±5.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.2% (±3.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Placentia
| Share of income spent on rent | Placentia | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.3% (±2.0 points) | 8.8% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.8% (±3.5 points) | 10.7% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.1% (±4.0 points) | 11.8% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.4% (±4.5 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.9% (±3.1 points) | 9.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.5% (±5.7 points) | 47.0% | 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.
Placentia against Orange County, its state and the nation
| Placentia | Orange County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.4% (±6.5 points) | 56.6% (±0.8 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.5% (±5.7 points) | 47.0% (±0.7 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.2% (±3.3 points) | 33.4% (±0.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $86,731 (±$6,672) | $86,153 (±$1,044) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,388 (±$84) | $2,434 (±$13) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Placentia, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Orange County (56.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Orange County, Placentia ranks 22 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 454 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 Placentia
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placentia | — | 57.4% (±6.5 points) | — |
| Brea | 3.1 mi | 53.3% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fullerton | 4.2 mi | 62.4% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Yorba Linda | 4.8 mi | 50.5% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Villa Park | 5.0 mi | 83.8% (±53.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Anaheim | 5.8 mi | 60.5% (±2.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Habra | 6.4 mi | 52.6% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rowland Heights | 6.5 mi | 59.8% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orange | 6.5 mi | 53.5% (±3.7 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 Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 (tie) | Las Flores | 61.4% (±29.1 points) |
| 17 | Anaheim | 60.5% (±2.1 points) |
| 18 | Garden Grove | 59.7% (±3.2 points) |
| 19 | Stanton | 58.3% (±6.2 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Laguna Niguel | 57.7% (±6.5 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Mission Viejo | 57.7% (±5.6 points) |
| 22 | Placentia | 57.4% (±6.5 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Aliso Viejo | 56.6% (±6.9 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Rancho Santa Margarita | 56.6% (±7.6 points) |
| 25 | San Clemente | 56.0% (±6.0 points) |
| 26 | Cypress | 55.6% (±6.6 points) |
| 27 | Seal Beach | 54.3% (±7.8 points) |
| 28 | Santa Ana | 53.6% (±2.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 42 places in Orange 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 Placentia
Are renters in Placentia rent-burdened?
57.4% of renting households in Placentia 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 Placentia spend on rent?
The median renting household in Placentia, CA spends 34.2% (±3.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Placentia city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Placentia city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Placentia 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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