How many renters in Rohnert Park, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.1% (±6.2 points) of renting households in Rohnert Park, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.1% (±6.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.3% (±4.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.8% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rohnert Park
| Share of income spent on rent | Rohnert Park | Sonoma County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.3% (±3.2 points) | 10.2% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.6% (±3.4 points) | 10.4% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.0% (±3.0 points) | 12.3% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.0% (±2.9 points) | 12.3% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.8% (±4.0 points) | 10.7% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.3% (±4.8 points) | 44.1% | 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.
Rohnert Park against Sonoma County, its state and the nation
| Rohnert Park | Sonoma County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.1% (±6.2 points) | 54.8% (±2.0 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.3% (±4.8 points) | 44.1% (±1.7 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.8% (±2.1 points) | 32.3% (±0.8 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $82,522 (±$5,112) | $77,033 (±$3,527) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,279 (±$72) | $2,158 (±$30) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Rohnert Park, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Sonoma County (54.8%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Sonoma County, Rohnert Park ranks 10 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 496 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 Rohnert Park
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rohnert Park | — | 56.1% (±6.2 points) | — |
| Cotati | 1.4 mi | 42.3% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penngrove | 3.6 mi | 23.0% (±19.7 points) | Lower |
| Santa Rosa | 6.8 mi | 54.9% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sebastopol | 7.8 mi | 50.3% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Petaluma | 8.3 mi | 57.3% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Ellen | 8.6 mi | 60.4% (±47.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kenwood | 10.0 mi | 10.5% (±41.7 points) | Lower |
| Eldridge | 11 mi | 65.0% (±34.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Penngrove, CA (23.0%), Kenwood, CA (10.5%).
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 Sonoma County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Larkfield-Wikiup | 64.6% (±16.3 points) |
| 5 | Sonoma | 63.7% (±10.9 points) |
| 6 | Glen Ellen | 60.4% (±47.9 points) |
| 7 | Windsor | 57.6% (±11.5 points) |
| 8 | Petaluma | 57.3% (±5.9 points) |
| 9 | Boyes Hot Springs | 56.2% (±25.7 points) |
| 10 | Rohnert Park | 56.1% (±6.2 points) |
| 11 | Santa Rosa | 54.9% (±3.1 points) |
| 12 | Healdsburg | 54.0% (±10.2 points) |
| 13 | El Verano | 53.2% (±24.6 points) |
| 14 | Sebastopol | 50.3% (±10.4 points) |
| 15 | Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente | 47.2% (±18.5 points) |
| 16 | Forestville | 43.7% (±23.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Sonoma 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 Rohnert Park
Are renters in Rohnert Park rent-burdened?
56.1% of renting households in Rohnert Park 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 Rohnert Park spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rohnert Park, CA spends 32.8% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rohnert Park city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rohnert Park city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rohnert Park 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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