How many renters in Rowland Heights, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.8% (±6.4 points) of renting households in Rowland Heights, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.8% (±6.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 52.0% (±5.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.6% (±4.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rowland Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | Rowland Heights | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.5% (±2.9 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.6% (±3.9 points) | 10.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.0% (±4.1 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.2% (±4.2 points) | 10.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.8% (±2.8 points) | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 52.0% (±5.7 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.
Rowland Heights against Los Angeles County, its state and the nation
| Rowland Heights | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.8% (±6.4 points) | 57.6% (±0.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 52.0% (±5.7 points) | 48.3% (±0.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.6% (±4.2 points) | 34.1% (±0.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $67,449 (±$9,036) | $66,677 (±$463) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,967 (±$67) | $1,954 (±$6) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Rowland Heights, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Los Angeles County (57.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Los Angeles County, Rowland Heights ranks 43 of 139 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 354 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 Rowland Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowland Heights | — | 59.8% (±6.4 points) | — |
| South San Jose Hills | 3.0 mi | 47.4% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Habra Heights | 3.4 mi | 24.6% (±39.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brea | 3.4 mi | 53.3% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Habra | 4.6 mi | 52.6% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Diamond Bar | 4.7 mi | 65.1% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Industry | 4.8 mi | 33.3% (±25.4 points) | Lower |
| Walnut | 5.0 mi | 61.5% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hacienda Heights | 5.0 mi | 51.6% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Industry, CA (33.3%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 45 | Avocado Heights | 59.6% (±13.4 points) |
| 46 (tie) | Burbank | 59.4% (±3.4 points) |
| 46 (tie) | Whittier | 59.4% (±4.6 points) |
| 48 | Los Angeles | 59.3% (±0.6 points) |
| 49 | Hawthorne | 58.9% (±3.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 139 places in Los Angeles County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Rowland Heights is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Rowland Heights
Are renters in Rowland Heights rent-burdened?
59.8% of renting households in Rowland Heights 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 Rowland Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rowland Heights, CA spends 36.6% (±4.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rowland Heights CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rowland Heights CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rowland Heights CDP, 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 Rowland Heights CDP, California (place:63218, 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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