How many renters in Sacramento, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.9% (±1.9 points) of renting households in Sacramento, 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
- 55.9% (±1.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.3% (±1.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.8% (±0.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sacramento
| Share of income spent on rent | Sacramento | Sacramento County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.7% (±0.9 points) | 9.4% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.2% (±0.9 points) | 11.0% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.7% (±0.9 points) | 12.0% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.4% (±0.9 points) | 11.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.6% (±1.1 points) | 9.8% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.3% (±1.6 points) | 46.3% | 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.
Sacramento against Sacramento County, its state and the nation
| Sacramento | Sacramento County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.9% (±1.9 points) | 56.1% (±1.1 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.3% (±1.6 points) | 46.3% (±0.9 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.8% (±0.8 points) | 33.1% (±0.5 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $62,366 (±$1,953) | $63,224 (±$1,364) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,779 (±$19) | $1,790 (±$12) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Sacramento, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Sacramento County (56.1%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Sacramento County, Sacramento ranks 16 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 504 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 Sacramento
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | — | 55.9% (±1.9 points) | — |
| Fruitridge Pocket | 2.5 mi | 70.5% (±17.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lemon Hill | 3.5 mi | 64.5% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Sacramento | 4.4 mi | 51.4% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parkway | 4.8 mi | 55.0% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arden-Arcade | 5.1 mi | 59.9% (±3.5 points) | Higher |
| La Riviera | 6.1 mi | 54.0% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rosemont | 6.2 mi | 56.3% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Florin | 6.8 mi | 51.1% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Arden-Arcade, CA (59.9%).
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 Sacramento County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (tie) | Orangevale | 59.9% (±10.9 points) |
| 11 | Vineyard | 59.7% (±10.3 points) |
| 12 | Carmichael | 59.2% (±4.8 points) |
| 13 | Gold River | 56.8% (±21.1 points) |
| 14 | Rosemont | 56.3% (±8.4 points) |
| 15 | Citrus Heights | 56.1% (±4.3 points) |
| 16 | Sacramento | 55.9% (±1.9 points) |
| 17 | Parkway | 55.0% (±9.4 points) |
| 18 | Rio Linda | 54.7% (±13.4 points) |
| 19 | La Riviera | 54.0% (±9.8 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Galt | 53.3% (±12.9 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Rancho Cordova | 53.3% (±4.6 points) |
| 22 | Elk Grove | 52.7% (±4.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Sacramento 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 Sacramento
Are renters in Sacramento rent-burdened?
55.9% of renting households in Sacramento 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 Sacramento spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sacramento, CA spends 32.8% (±0.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sacramento city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sacramento city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sacramento 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 Sacramento city, California (place:64000, 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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