How many renters in San Bernardino, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
63.0% (±2.8 points) of renting households in San Bernardino, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 63.0% (±2.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 53.8% (±2.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.6% (±1.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in San Bernardino
| Share of income spent on rent | San Bernardino | San Bernardino County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.2% (±1.0 points) | 8.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.8% (±1.3 points) | 10.2% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.2% (±1.3 points) | 11.7% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.8% (±1.5 points) | 11.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.2% (±1.3 points) | 9.9% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 53.8% (±2.5 points) | 48.6% | 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.
San Bernardino against San Bernardino County, its state and the nation
| San Bernardino | San Bernardino County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 63.0% (±2.8 points) | 58.5% (±1.0 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 53.8% (±2.5 points) | 48.6% (±0.8 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.6% (±1.6 points) | 34.3% (±0.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $47,317 (±$2,190) | $61,041 (±$1,019) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,508 (±$34) | $1,801 (±$15) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In San Bernardino, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in San Bernardino County (58.5%).
It is also higher than in California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In San Bernardino County, San Bernardino ranks 12 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 243 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 San Bernardino
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino | — | 63.0% (±2.8 points) | — |
| Muscoy | 3.2 mi | 61.9% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rialto | 5.7 mi | 58.6% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colton | 6.2 mi | 56.9% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Loma Linda | 7.3 mi | 58.1% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland | 7.6 mi | 67.4% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Terrace | 7.7 mi | 63.8% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crestline | 7.8 mi | 52.7% (±18.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomington | 8.3 mi | 54.5% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 San Bernardino County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Highland | 67.4% (±6.1 points) |
| 7 | Yucca Valley | 66.7% (±13.6 points) |
| 8 | San Antonio Heights | 64.0% (±33.6 points) |
| 9 | Grand Terrace | 63.8% (±14.8 points) |
| 10 | Chino | 63.1% (±6.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Apple Valley | 63.0% (±7.6 points) |
| 11 (tie) | San Bernardino | 63.0% (±2.8 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Montclair | 62.7% (±7.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Ontario | 62.7% (±3.6 points) |
| 15 | Big Bear Lake | 62.4% (±13.5 points) |
| 16 | Muscoy | 61.9% (±16.2 points) |
| 17 | Victorville | 61.8% (±5.1 points) |
| 18 | Homestead Valley | 61.6% (±61.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 47 places in San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino
Are renters in San Bernardino rent-burdened?
63.0% of renting households in San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino spend on rent?
The median renting household in San Bernardino, CA spends 37.6% (±1.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Bernardino city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Bernardino city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Bernardino 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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