How many renters in Pleasanton, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.4% (±4.4 points) of renting households in Pleasanton, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.4% (±4.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.7% (±4.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.0% (±2.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Pleasanton
| Share of income spent on rent | Pleasanton | Alameda County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.5% (±2.3 points) | 12.4% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.5% (±3.2 points) | 12.8% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.5% (±3.8 points) | 13.0% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.2% (±2.1 points) | 11.3% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.7% (±1.8 points) | 8.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.7% (±4.0 points) | 41.8% | 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.
Pleasanton against Alameda County, its state and the nation
| Pleasanton | Alameda County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.4% (±4.4 points) | 50.4% (±1.0 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.7% (±4.0 points) | 41.8% (±0.9 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.0% (±2.5 points) | 30.2% (±0.5 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $124,786 (±$17,078) | $87,302 (±$1,833) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,060 (±$123) | $2,357 (±$16) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Pleasanton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Alameda County (50.4%).
It is also lower than in California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Alameda County, Pleasanton ranks 10 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 769 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 Pleasanton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasanton | — | 48.4% (±4.4 points) | — |
| Dublin | 3.5 mi | 43.4% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Livermore | 6.8 mi | 55.4% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Ramon | 7.3 mi | 49.1% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Camino Tassajara | 8.5 mi | 50.8% (±25.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union City | 8.7 mi | 47.0% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview | 9.0 mi | 37.0% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blackhawk | 10.0 mi | 56.1% (±32.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Castro Valley | 10 mi | 53.8% (±6.4 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 Alameda County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | San Leandro | 55.6% (±4.4 points) |
| 5 | Livermore | 55.4% (±6.3 points) |
| 6 | Hayward | 54.2% (±3.6 points) |
| 7 | Castro Valley | 53.8% (±6.4 points) |
| 8 | Oakland | 51.1% (±1.7 points) |
| 9 | Emeryville | 49.2% (±6.8 points) |
| 10 | Pleasanton | 48.4% (±4.4 points) |
| 11 | San Lorenzo | 48.3% (±8.8 points) |
| 12 | Union City | 47.0% (±5.7 points) |
| 13 | Albany | 45.8% (±5.7 points) |
| 14 | Newark | 45.1% (±6.9 points) |
| 15 | Alameda | 44.8% (±4.1 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Dublin | 43.4% (±4.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Alameda 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 Pleasanton
Are renters in Pleasanton rent-burdened?
48.4% of renting households in Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pleasanton, CA spends 29.0% (±2.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pleasanton city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pleasanton city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pleasanton 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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