How many renters in Richmond, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.0% (±4.0 points) of renting households in Richmond, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.0% (±4.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 49.3% (±3.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.5% (±2.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Richmond
| Share of income spent on rent | Richmond | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.4% (±2.2 points) | 9.0% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.7% (±2.1 points) | 10.3% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.9% (±2.3 points) | 12.7% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.9% (±2.5 points) | 11.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.7% (±1.8 points) | 8.8% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 49.3% (±3.6 points) | 47.4% | 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.
Richmond against Contra Costa County, its state and the nation
| Richmond | Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.0% (±4.0 points) | 56.2% (±1.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 49.3% (±3.6 points) | 47.4% (±1.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.5% (±2.5 points) | 33.5% (±0.7 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $63,601 (±$6,333) | $81,336 (±$2,108) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,960 (±$90) | $2,375 (±$22) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Richmond, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Contra Costa County (56.2%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Contra Costa County, Richmond ranks 22 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 500 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 Richmond
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | — | 56.0% (±4.0 points) | — |
| North Richmond | 1.1 mi | 54.3% (±22.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Pablo | 1.2 mi | 56.4% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rollingwood | 1.9 mi | 60.4% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Richmond Heights | 2.6 mi | 16.0% (±16.5 points) | Lower |
| El Sobrante (Contra Costa County) | 3.5 mi | 55.7% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montalvin Manor | 3.5 mi | 51.6% (±50.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tara Hills | 3.7 mi | 61.8% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| El Cerrito | 3.9 mi | 49.9% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Richmond Heights, CA (16.0%).
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 Contra Costa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 (tie) | Concord | 59.3% (±3.8 points) |
| 17 | Pleasant Hill | 57.7% (±9.1 points) |
| 18 | Mountain View (community) | 57.2% (±22.3 points) |
| 19 | Bethel Island | 56.6% (±51.6 points) |
| 20 | San Pablo | 56.4% (±7.8 points) |
| 21 | Blackhawk | 56.1% (±32.9 points) |
| 22 | Richmond | 56.0% (±4.0 points) |
| 23 | El Sobrante (Contra Costa County) | 55.7% (±12.2 points) |
| 24 | Danville | 54.7% (±10.2 points) |
| 25 | Saranap | 54.5% (±21.3 points) |
| 26 | North Richmond | 54.3% (±22.7 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Contra Costa Centre | 53.3% (±10.6 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Kensington | 53.3% (±33.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 46 places in Contra Costa 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 Richmond
Are renters in Richmond rent-burdened?
56.0% of renting households in Richmond 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 Richmond spend on rent?
The median renting household in Richmond, CA spends 34.5% (±2.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richmond city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richmond city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richmond 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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