How many renters in Seal Beach, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.3% (±7.8 points) of renting households in Seal Beach, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.3% (±7.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.5% (±7.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.2% (±4.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Seal Beach
| Share of income spent on rent | Seal Beach | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.2% (±4.2 points) | 8.8% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.2% (±3.9 points) | 10.7% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.1% (±4.4 points) | 11.8% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.2% (±3.9 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.8% (±3.3 points) | 9.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.5% (±7.1 points) | 47.0% | 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.
Seal Beach against Orange County, its state and the nation
| Seal Beach | Orange County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.3% (±7.8 points) | 56.6% (±0.8 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.5% (±7.1 points) | 47.0% (±0.7 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.2% (±4.9 points) | 33.4% (±0.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $93,403 (±$13,999) | $86,153 (±$1,044) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,649 (±$138) | $2,434 (±$13) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Seal Beach, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Orange County (56.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Orange County, Seal Beach ranks 27 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 572 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 Seal Beach
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seal Beach | — | 54.3% (±7.8 points) | — |
| Rossmoor | 2.4 mi | 28.0% (±17.2 points) | Lower |
| Los Alamitos | 3.0 mi | 62.8% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westminster | 4.5 mi | 64.2% (±4.4 points) | Higher |
| Cypress | 4.8 mi | 55.6% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Midway City | 5.0 mi | 67.5% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hawaiian Gardens | 5.3 mi | 54.1% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stanton | 5.5 mi | 58.3% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Huntington Beach | 5.5 mi | 52.4% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rossmoor, CA (28.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Westminster, CA (64.2%).
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 Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 20 (tie) | Mission Viejo | 57.7% (±5.6 points) |
| 22 | Placentia | 57.4% (±6.5 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Aliso Viejo | 56.6% (±6.9 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Rancho Santa Margarita | 56.6% (±7.6 points) |
| 25 | San Clemente | 56.0% (±6.0 points) |
| 26 | Cypress | 55.6% (±6.6 points) |
| 27 | Seal Beach | 54.3% (±7.8 points) |
| 28 | Santa Ana | 53.6% (±2.4 points) |
| 29 | Orange | 53.5% (±3.7 points) |
| 30 | Brea | 53.3% (±5.8 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Buena Park | 53.2% (±4.5 points) |
| 31 (tie) | Costa Mesa | 53.2% (±3.5 points) |
| 33 | Irvine | 52.9% (±2.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 42 places in Orange 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 Seal Beach
Are renters in Seal Beach rent-burdened?
54.3% of renting households in Seal Beach 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 Seal Beach spend on rent?
The median renting household in Seal Beach, CA spends 33.2% (±4.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seal Beach city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seal Beach city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seal Beach 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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