How many renters in San Jose, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.3% (±1.3 points) of renting households in San Jose, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.3% (±1.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.1% (±1.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.1% (±0.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in San Jose
| Share of income spent on rent | San Jose | Santa Clara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.1% (±0.7 points) | 16.9% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.8% (±0.8 points) | 14.3% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.6% (±0.8 points) | 13.1% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.3% (±0.8 points) | 10.7% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.2% (±0.6 points) | 8.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.1% (±1.1 points) | 36.4% | 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 Jose against Santa Clara County, its state and the nation
| San Jose | Santa Clara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.3% (±1.3 points) | 45.0% (±0.9 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.1% (±1.1 points) | 36.4% (±0.8 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.1% (±0.5 points) | 27.7% (±0.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $103,391 (±$2,235) | $122,974 (±$2,206) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,669 (±$28) | $2,857 (±$19) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In San Jose, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Santa Clara County (45.0%).
It is also lower than in California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Santa Clara County, San Jose ranks 10 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 714 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 Jose
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | — | 50.3% (±1.3 points) | — |
| Alum Rock | 5.1 mi | 52.2% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Foothills | 6.0 mi | 53.8% (±26.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burbank (community) | 6.6 mi | 53.8% (±17.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cambrian Park | 6.9 mi | 26.0% (±24.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Campbell | 7.7 mi | 50.3% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Los Gatos | 9.1 mi | 41.8% (±6.4 points) | Lower |
| Santa Clara | 9.7 mi | 36.6% (±2.9 points) | Lower |
| Monte Sereno | 10 mi | 30.8% (±83.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Los Gatos, CA (41.8%), Santa Clara, CA (36.6%).
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 Santa Clara County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 (tie) | East Foothills | 53.8% (±26.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | San Martin | 53.8% (±29.8 points) |
| 6 | Gilroy | 53.4% (±6.7 points) |
| 7 | Alum Rock | 52.2% (±15.0 points) |
| 8 | Saratoga | 51.6% (±11.8 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Campbell | 50.3% (±5.9 points) |
| 9 (tie) | San Jose | 50.3% (±1.3 points) |
| 11 | Lexington Hills | 50.0% (±38.1 points) |
| 12 | Los Altos Hills | 47.6% (±37.7 points) |
| 13 | Palo Alto | 44.3% (±4.3 points) |
| 14 | Los Gatos | 41.8% (±6.4 points) |
| 15 | Los Altos | 39.7% (±8.0 points) |
| 16 | Mountain View | 38.4% (±3.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Santa Clara 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 Jose
Are renters in San Jose rent-burdened?
50.3% of renting households in San Jose 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 Jose spend on rent?
The median renting household in San Jose, CA spends 30.1% (±0.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Jose city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Jose city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Jose 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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