How many renters in Pomona, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
60.4% (±3.3 points) of renting households in Pomona, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 60.4% (±3.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.5% (±2.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.0% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Pomona
| Share of income spent on rent | Pomona | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.6% (±1.7 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.8% (±1.5 points) | 10.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.5% (±2.2 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.7% (±1.8 points) | 10.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.9% (±1.7 points) | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.5% (±2.8 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.
Pomona against Los Angeles County, its state and the nation
| Pomona | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 60.4% (±3.3 points) | 57.6% (±0.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.5% (±2.8 points) | 48.3% (±0.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.0% (±1.8 points) | 34.1% (±0.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $58,217 (±$4,376) | $66,677 (±$463) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,810 (±$38) | $1,954 (±$6) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Pomona, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from 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, Pomona ranks 38 of 139 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 328 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 Pomona
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomona | — | 60.4% (±3.3 points) | — |
| Montclair | 3.7 mi | 62.7% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Verne | 4.3 mi | 55.0% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Dimas | 4.4 mi | 66.5% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Diamond Bar | 5.1 mi | 65.1% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Claremont | 5.3 mi | 57.1% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walnut | 5.6 mi | 61.5% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Charter Oak | 6.2 mi | 58.5% (±21.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upland | 7.0 mi | 52.4% (±4.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Upland, CA (52.4%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Agoura Hills | 61.1% (±11.0 points) |
| 33 | Monterey Park | 61.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 34 | Alondra Park | 60.9% (±14.1 points) |
| 35 | Altadena | 60.8% (±7.6 points) |
| 36 (tie) | Lynwood | 60.7% (±5.6 points) |
| 36 (tie) | Florence-Graham | 60.7% (±4.4 points) |
| 38 | Pomona | 60.4% (±3.3 points) |
| 39 (tie) | Montebello | 60.3% (±4.9 points) |
| 39 (tie) | Santa Fe Springs | 60.3% (±12.0 points) |
| 41 (tie) | Rosemead | 60.1% (±5.3 points) |
| 41 (tie) | Santa Clarita | 60.1% (±3.5 points) |
| 43 | Rowland Heights | 59.8% (±6.4 points) |
| 44 | La Mirada | 59.7% (±9.1 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 Pomona
Are renters in Pomona rent-burdened?
60.4% of renting households in Pomona 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 Pomona spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pomona, CA spends 36.0% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pomona city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pomona city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pomona 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 Pomona city, California (place:58072, 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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