How many renters in San Diego, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.7% (±0.9 points) of renting households in San Diego, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.7% (±0.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.7% (±0.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.4% (±0.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in San Diego
| Share of income spent on rent | San Diego | San Diego County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.5% (±0.5 points) | 7.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.5% (±0.6 points) | 10.4% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.7% (±0.5 points) | 12.1% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.7% (±0.6 points) | 12.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.0% (±0.5 points) | 10.1% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.7% (±0.8 points) | 47.7% | 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 Diego against San Diego County, its state and the nation
| San Diego | San Diego County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.7% (±0.9 points) | 57.8% (±0.7 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.7% (±0.8 points) | 47.7% (±0.6 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.4% (±0.4 points) | 33.9% (±0.3 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $84,349 (±$1,118) | $78,016 (±$867) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,313 (±$18) | $2,246 (±$11) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In San Diego, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in San Diego County (57.8%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In San Diego County, San Diego ranks 33 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 553 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 Diego
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | — | 54.7% (±0.9 points) | — |
| La Mesa | 7.3 mi | 60.8% (±5.0 points) | Higher |
| Lemon Grove | 8.2 mi | 61.8% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santee | 9.1 mi | 64.6% (±5.2 points) | Higher |
| El Cajon | 10 mi | 70.1% (±3.9 points) | Higher |
| Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | 10 mi | 48.9% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Presa | 10 mi | 55.8% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| National City | 11 mi | 60.1% (±5.1 points) | Higher |
| Coronado | 11 mi | 61.7% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: La Mesa, CA (60.8%), Santee, CA (64.6%), El Cajon, CA (70.1%).
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 Diego County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 26 (tie) | Spring Valley | 58.7% (±8.0 points) |
| 28 | Ramona | 57.7% (±12.2 points) |
| 29 | Jamul | 57.0% (±45.4 points) |
| 30 | Carlsbad | 56.6% (±3.9 points) |
| 31 | La Presa | 55.8% (±8.2 points) |
| 32 | Poway | 55.6% (±7.2 points) |
| 33 | San Diego | 54.7% (±0.9 points) |
| 34 | Fallbrook | 54.6% (±9.0 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Campo | 54.5% (±39.7 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Winter Gardens | 54.5% (±9.7 points) |
| 37 | Solana Beach | 53.0% (±11.4 points) |
| 38 | Julian | 52.2% (±61.8 points) |
| 39 | Lakeside | 52.1% (±12.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in San Diego 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 Diego
Are renters in San Diego rent-burdened?
54.7% of renting households in San Diego 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 Diego spend on rent?
The median renting household in San Diego, CA spends 32.4% (±0.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Diego city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Diego city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Diego 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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