How many renters in San Lorenzo, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.3% (±8.8 points) of renting households in San Lorenzo, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.3% (±8.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.2% (±7.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.5% (±2.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in San Lorenzo
| Share of income spent on rent | San Lorenzo | Alameda County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.8% (±4.2 points) | 12.4% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.1% (±6.4 points) | 12.8% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.7% (±6.4 points) | 13.0% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.0% (±6.6 points) | 11.3% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.1% (±4.2 points) | 8.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.2% (±7.7 points) | 41.8% | 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 Lorenzo against Alameda County, its state and the nation
| San Lorenzo | Alameda County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.3% (±8.8 points) | 50.4% (±1.0 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.2% (±7.7 points) | 41.8% (±0.9 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.5% (±2.6 points) | 30.2% (±0.5 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $87,674 (±$10,278) | $87,302 (±$1,833) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,163 (±$166) | $2,357 (±$16) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In San Lorenzo, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Alameda County (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Alameda County, San Lorenzo ranks 11 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 773 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 Lorenzo
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Lorenzo | — | 48.3% (±8.8 points) | — |
| Ashland | 1.7 mi | 60.6% (±8.0 points) | Higher |
| Cherryland | 1.8 mi | 58.0% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Leandro | 2.4 mi | 55.6% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hayward | 3.8 mi | 54.2% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Castro Valley | 4.6 mi | 53.8% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview | 5.0 mi | 37.0% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oakland | 8.1 mi | 51.1% (±1.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union City | 8.2 mi | 47.0% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ashland, CA (60.6%).
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 Alameda County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Livermore | 55.4% (±6.3 points) |
| 6 | Hayward | 54.2% (±3.6 points) |
| 7 | Castro Valley | 53.8% (±6.4 points) |
| 8 | Oakland | 51.1% (±1.7 points) |
| 9 | Emeryville | 49.2% (±6.8 points) |
| 10 | Pleasanton | 48.4% (±4.4 points) |
| 11 | San Lorenzo | 48.3% (±8.8 points) |
| 12 | Union City | 47.0% (±5.7 points) |
| 13 | Albany | 45.8% (±5.7 points) |
| 14 | Newark | 45.1% (±6.9 points) |
| 15 | Alameda | 44.8% (±4.1 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Dublin | 43.4% (±4.7 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Fremont | 43.4% (±2.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Alameda County, ranked from highest to lowest.
San Lorenzo is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Lorenzo
Are renters in San Lorenzo rent-burdened?
48.3% of renting households in San Lorenzo 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 Lorenzo spend on rent?
The median renting household in San Lorenzo, CA spends 29.5% (±2.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Lorenzo CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Lorenzo CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Lorenzo CDP, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for San Lorenzo CDP, California (place:68112, in state:06).
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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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