How many renters in San Fernando, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
68.6% (±9.2 points) of renting households in San Fernando, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 40.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 68.6% (±9.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 56.6% (±7.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 40.2% (±6.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in San Fernando
| Share of income spent on rent | San Fernando | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.0% (±3.7 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.9% (±3.8 points) | 10.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.5% (±4.3 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.9% (±4.4 points) | 10.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.0% (±5.0 points) | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 56.6% (±7.7 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.
San Fernando against Los Angeles County, its state and the nation
| San Fernando | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 68.6% (±9.2 points) | 57.6% (±0.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 56.6% (±7.7 points) | 48.3% (±0.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 40.2% (±6.3 points) | 34.1% (±0.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $55,500 (±$4,593) | $66,677 (±$463) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,748 (±$71) | $1,954 (±$6) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In San Fernando, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Los Angeles County (57.6%).
It is also higher than in California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Los Angeles County, San Fernando ranks 11 of 139 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 144 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 Fernando
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Fernando | — | 68.6% (±9.2 points) | — |
| Burbank | 9.3 mi | 59.4% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Clarita | 9.6 mi | 60.1% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stevenson Ranch | 11 mi | 64.3% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Crescenta-Montrose | 12 mi | 54.8% (±10.2 points) | Lower |
| Glendale | 13 mi | 62.3% (±2.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Susana | 13 mi | 47.2% (±77.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Hollywood | 14 mi | 44.6% (±4.7 points) | Lower |
| La Cañada Flintridge | 15 mi | 48.6% (±14.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: La Crescenta-Montrose, CA (54.8%), West Hollywood, CA (44.6%), La Cañada Flintridge, CA (48.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Lake Los Angeles | 74.9% (±17.8 points) |
| 6 | Calabasas | 73.5% (±9.3 points) |
| 7 | Castaic | 72.6% (±11.2 points) |
| 8 | West Athens | 70.4% (±15.8 points) |
| 9 | West Puente Valley | 69.8% (±14.8 points) |
| 10 | Elizabeth Lake | 69.7% (±69.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | San Fernando | 68.6% (±9.2 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Topanga | 68.6% (±20.5 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Westmont | 68.6% (±5.9 points) |
| 14 | Acton | 67.6% (±47.6 points) |
| 15 | San Dimas | 66.5% (±11.7 points) |
| 16 | Citrus | 66.4% (±17.5 points) |
| 17 | South El Monte | 65.9% (±9.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 139 places in Los Angeles 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 Fernando
Are renters in San Fernando rent-burdened?
68.6% of renting households in San Fernando 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 Fernando spend on rent?
The median renting household in San Fernando, CA spends 40.2% (±6.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Fernando city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Fernando city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Fernando 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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