How many renters in Ridgecrest, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.6% (±7.6 points) of renting households in Ridgecrest, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.6% (±7.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.4% (±6.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.1% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ridgecrest
| Share of income spent on rent | Ridgecrest | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 23.4% (±5.5 points) | 10.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.7% (±4.8 points) | 10.7% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.3% (±2.7 points) | 11.1% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.0% (±3.9 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.2% (±3.1 points) | 8.2% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.4% (±6.9 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.
Ridgecrest against Kern County, its state and the nation
| Ridgecrest | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.6% (±7.6 points) | 56.5% (±1.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.4% (±6.9 points) | 48.3% (±1.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.1% (±3.1 points) | 33.9% (±0.7 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $61,353 (±$5,192) | $46,101 (±$1,578) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,186 (±$101) | $1,300 (±$21) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Ridgecrest, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Kern County (56.5%).
It is also lower than in California (55.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Kern County, Ridgecrest ranks 44 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 901 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 Ridgecrest
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgecrest | — | 40.6% (±7.6 points) | — |
| China Lake Acres | 5.8 mi | 34.5% (±46.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Searles Valley | 18 mi | 21.0% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| California City | 35 mi | 67.0% (±10.5 points) | Higher |
| Weldon | 36 mi | 84.9% (±35.2 points) | Higher |
| Squirrel Mountain Valley | 42 mi | 100.0% (±76.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boron | 42 mi | 54.7% (±21.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wofford Heights | 46 mi | 37.6% (±31.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Isabella | 46 mi | 83.9% (±23.3 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: California City, CA (67.0%), Weldon, CA (84.9%), Lake Isabella, CA (83.9%).
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 Kern County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Lost Hills | 49.2% (±17.9 points) |
| 39 | Taft Heights | 48.9% (±28.8 points) |
| 40 | Tehachapi | 46.8% (±16.3 points) |
| 41 | Cottonwood (Kern County) | 45.3% (±14.6 points) |
| 42 | Golden Hills | 44.0% (±20.2 points) |
| 43 | Greenfield (community) | 41.8% (±25.1 points) |
| 44 | Ridgecrest | 40.6% (±7.6 points) |
| 45 | Wofford Heights | 37.6% (±31.1 points) |
| 46 | China Lake Acres | 34.5% (±46.5 points) |
| 47 | Greenacres | 29.7% (±17.1 points) |
| 48 | Bear Valley Springs | 27.8% (±42.9 points) |
| 49 | Bakersfield Country Club | 0.0% (±107.2 points) |
Showing 12 of 49 places in Kern 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 Ridgecrest
Are renters in Ridgecrest rent-burdened?
40.6% of renting households in Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ridgecrest, CA spends 26.1% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridgecrest city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridgecrest city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridgecrest 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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