How many renters in Santa Clarita, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
60.1% (±3.5 points) of renting households in Santa Clarita, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 60.1% (±3.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.2% (±3.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.8% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Santa Clarita
| Share of income spent on rent | Santa Clarita | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.5% (±1.7 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.1% (±1.7 points) | 10.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.5% (±2.0 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.8% (±1.9 points) | 10.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.9% (±1.7 points) | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.2% (±3.1 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.
Santa Clarita against Los Angeles County, its state and the nation
| Santa Clarita | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 60.1% (±3.5 points) | 57.6% (±0.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.2% (±3.1 points) | 48.3% (±0.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.8% (±2.1 points) | 34.1% (±0.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $84,031 (±$5,452) | $66,677 (±$463) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,544 (±$58) | $1,954 (±$6) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Santa Clarita, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from 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, Santa Clarita ranks 42 of 139 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 343 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 Santa Clarita
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clarita | — | 60.1% (±3.5 points) | — |
| Stevenson Ranch | 5.2 mi | 64.3% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Castaic | 8.6 mi | 72.6% (±11.2 points) | Higher |
| San Fernando | 9.6 mi | 68.6% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Val Verde | 10 mi | 51.2% (±43.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Agua Dulce | 12 mi | 55.9% (±45.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Susana | 14 mi | 47.2% (±77.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Piru | 17 mi | 46.6% (±22.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leona Valley | 17 mi | 0.0% (±94.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Castaic, CA (72.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36 (tie) | Lynwood | 60.7% (±5.6 points) |
| 36 (tie) | Florence-Graham | 60.7% (±4.4 points) |
| 38 | Pomona | 60.4% (±3.3 points) |
| 39 (tie) | Montebello | 60.3% (±4.9 points) |
| 39 (tie) | Santa Fe Springs | 60.3% (±12.0 points) |
| 41 (tie) | Rosemead | 60.1% (±5.3 points) |
| 41 (tie) | Santa Clarita | 60.1% (±3.5 points) |
| 43 | Rowland Heights | 59.8% (±6.4 points) |
| 44 | La Mirada | 59.7% (±9.1 points) |
| 45 | Avocado Heights | 59.6% (±13.4 points) |
| 46 (tie) | Burbank | 59.4% (±3.4 points) |
| 46 (tie) | Whittier | 59.4% (±4.6 points) |
| 48 | Los Angeles | 59.3% (±0.6 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 Santa Clarita
Are renters in Santa Clarita rent-burdened?
60.1% of renting households in Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita spend on rent?
The median renting household in Santa Clarita, CA spends 35.8% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Clarita city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Clarita city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Clarita 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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