How many renters in Sierra Madre, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.5% (±15.7 points) of renting households in Sierra Madre, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.5% (±15.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 29.1% (±10.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.5% (±7.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sierra Madre
| Share of income spent on rent | Sierra Madre | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.6% (±8.5 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.6% (±9.4 points) | 10.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.8% (±10.3 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.4% (±4.4 points) | 10.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 16.4% (±12.0 points) | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 29.1% (±10.2 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.
Sierra Madre against Los Angeles County, its state and the nation
| Sierra Madre | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.5% (±15.7 points) | 57.6% (±0.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 29.1% (±10.2 points) | 48.3% (±0.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.5% (±7.1 points) | 34.1% (±0.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $91,844 (±$30,196) | $66,677 (±$463) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,198 (±$98) | $1,954 (±$6) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Sierra Madre, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Los Angeles County (57.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Los Angeles County, Sierra Madre ranks 116 of 139 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 830 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 Sierra Madre
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Madre | — | 45.5% (±15.7 points) | — |
| Arcadia | 2.6 mi | 58.5% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Pasadena | 2.7 mi | 65.1% (±18.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Pasqual | 3.6 mi | 54.9% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monrovia | 3.8 mi | 54.9% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| East San Gabriel | 4.0 mi | 51.6% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mayflower Village | 4.3 mi | 54.9% (±21.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Monrovia Island | 4.4 mi | 20.7% (±13.9 points) | Lower |
| Temple City | 4.6 mi | 55.1% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Monrovia Island, CA (20.7%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 110 | Rancho Palos Verdes | 47.8% (±8.4 points) |
| 111 | South San Jose Hills | 47.4% (±13.7 points) |
| 112 | Redondo Beach | 46.8% (±4.3 points) |
| 113 | South Pasadena | 46.3% (±6.7 points) |
| 114 | Rolling Hills Estates | 46.1% (±20.3 points) |
| 115 | San Marino | 45.9% (±17.3 points) |
| 116 (tie) | Sierra Madre | 45.5% (±15.7 points) |
| 116 (tie) | Valinda | 45.5% (±13.1 points) |
| 118 | Marina del Rey | 45.3% (±11.8 points) |
| 119 | Hermosa Beach | 44.8% (±8.0 points) |
| 120 | West Hollywood | 44.6% (±4.7 points) |
| 121 | Santa Monica | 44.5% (±3.3 points) |
| 122 | East Whittier | 43.9% (±11.8 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 Sierra Madre
Are renters in Sierra Madre rent-burdened?
45.5% of renting households in Sierra Madre 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 Sierra Madre spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sierra Madre, CA spends 26.5% (±7.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sierra Madre city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sierra Madre city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sierra Madre 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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