How many renters in San Clemente, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.0% (±6.0 points) of renting households in San Clemente, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.0% (±6.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.6% (±4.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.6% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in San Clemente
| Share of income spent on rent | San Clemente | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.5% (±3.8 points) | 8.8% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.1% (±3.3 points) | 10.7% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.1% (±2.5 points) | 11.8% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.4% (±3.0 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.4% (±3.4 points) | 9.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.6% (±4.9 points) | 47.0% | 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 Clemente against Orange County, its state and the nation
| San Clemente | Orange County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.0% (±6.0 points) | 56.6% (±0.8 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.6% (±4.9 points) | 47.0% (±0.7 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.6% (±2.8 points) | 33.4% (±0.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $90,373 (±$15,875) | $86,153 (±$1,044) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,460 (±$118) | $2,434 (±$13) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In San Clemente, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Orange County (56.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Orange County, San Clemente ranks 25 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 501 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 Clemente
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Clemente | — | 56.0% (±6.0 points) | — |
| San Juan Capistrano | 4.3 mi | 48.9% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dana Point | 5.0 mi | 52.6% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rancho Mission Viejo | 5.4 mi | 64.5% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ladera Ranch | 7.1 mi | 68.9% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Laguna Niguel | 7.5 mi | 57.7% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Las Flores | 9.3 mi | 61.4% (±29.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coto de Caza | 10 mi | 62.5% (±24.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Laguna Beach | 11 mi | 61.4% (±8.0 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 Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Stanton | 58.3% (±6.2 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Laguna Niguel | 57.7% (±6.5 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Mission Viejo | 57.7% (±5.6 points) |
| 22 | Placentia | 57.4% (±6.5 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Aliso Viejo | 56.6% (±6.9 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Rancho Santa Margarita | 56.6% (±7.6 points) |
| 25 | San Clemente | 56.0% (±6.0 points) |
| 26 | Cypress | 55.6% (±6.6 points) |
| 27 | Seal Beach | 54.3% (±7.8 points) |
| 28 | Santa Ana | 53.6% (±2.4 points) |
| 29 | Orange | 53.5% (±3.7 points) |
| 30 | Brea | 53.3% (±5.8 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Buena Park | 53.2% (±4.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 42 places in Orange 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 Clemente
Are renters in San Clemente rent-burdened?
56.0% of renting households in San Clemente 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 Clemente spend on rent?
The median renting household in San Clemente, CA spends 33.6% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Clemente city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Clemente city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Clemente 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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