How many renters in San Ramon, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.1% (±6.3 points) of renting households in San Ramon, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.1% (±6.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.3% (±5.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.7% (±2.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in San Ramon
| Share of income spent on rent | San Ramon | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.7% (±3.0 points) | 9.0% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.6% (±3.5 points) | 10.3% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.1% (±4.4 points) | 12.7% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.4% (±4.1 points) | 11.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.8% (±2.8 points) | 8.8% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.3% (±5.6 points) | 47.4% | 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 Ramon against Contra Costa County, its state and the nation
| San Ramon | Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.1% (±6.3 points) | 56.2% (±1.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.3% (±5.6 points) | 47.4% (±1.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.7% (±2.3 points) | 33.5% (±0.7 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $119,920 (±$8,204) | $81,336 (±$2,108) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,968 (±$96) | $2,375 (±$22) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In San Ramon, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Contra Costa County (56.2%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Contra Costa County, San Ramon ranks 35 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 747 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 Ramon
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Ramon | — | 49.1% (±6.3 points) | — |
| Camino Tassajara | 3.1 mi | 50.8% (±25.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blackhawk | 3.2 mi | 56.1% (±32.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Danville | 3.8 mi | 54.7% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dublin | 3.9 mi | 43.4% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasanton | 7.3 mi | 48.4% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alamo | 7.6 mi | 61.6% (±32.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Castro Valley | 8.2 mi | 53.8% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview | 8.6 mi | 37.0% (±15.3 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 Contra Costa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Montalvin Manor | 51.6% (±50.8 points) |
| 30 | Bay Point | 51.5% (±8.8 points) |
| 31 | Oakley | 51.1% (±11.0 points) |
| 32 | Walnut Creek | 51.0% (±4.8 points) |
| 33 | Camino Tassajara | 50.8% (±25.5 points) |
| 34 | El Cerrito | 49.9% (±5.6 points) |
| 35 (tie) | San Ramon | 49.1% (±6.3 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Rodeo | 49.1% (±16.1 points) |
| 37 | Acalanes Ridge | 46.6% (±54.8 points) |
| 38 | Martinez | 44.6% (±6.6 points) |
| 39 | Byron | 43.2% (±39.6 points) |
| 40 | Vine Hill | 39.8% (±30.5 points) |
| 41 | Pacheco | 39.6% (±26.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 46 places in Contra Costa 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 Ramon
Are renters in San Ramon rent-burdened?
49.1% of renting households in San Ramon 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 Ramon spend on rent?
The median renting household in San Ramon, CA spends 29.7% (±2.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Ramon city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Ramon city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Ramon 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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