How many renters in Solana Beach, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.0% (±11.4 points) of renting households in Solana Beach, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.0% (±11.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.6% (±10.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.8% (±9.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Solana Beach
| Share of income spent on rent | Solana Beach | San Diego County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.8% (±4.4 points) | 7.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.8% (±5.6 points) | 10.4% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.3% (±6.5 points) | 12.1% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.1% (±5.3 points) | 12.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.4% (±4.1 points) | 10.1% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.6% (±10.6 points) | 47.7% | 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.
Solana Beach against San Diego County, its state and the nation
| Solana Beach | San Diego County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.0% (±11.4 points) | 57.8% (±0.7 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.6% (±10.6 points) | 47.7% (±0.6 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.8% (±9.0 points) | 33.9% (±0.3 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $119,444 (±$45,794) | $78,016 (±$867) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,212 (±$306) | $2,246 (±$11) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Solana Beach, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from San Diego County (57.8%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In San Diego County, Solana Beach ranks 37 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 622 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 Solana Beach
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solana Beach | — | 53.0% (±11.4 points) | — |
| Del Mar | 1.9 mi | 45.4% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Encinitas | 4.1 mi | 51.1% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairbanks Ranch | 4.1 mi | 100.0% (±58.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rancho Santa Fe | 4.2 mi | 71.1% (±64.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake San Marcos | 9.5 mi | 49.3% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carlsbad | 9.7 mi | 56.6% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harmony Grove | 10 mi | 65.5% (±57.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Marcos | 11 mi | 63.5% (±4.7 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 San Diego County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | La Presa | 55.8% (±8.2 points) |
| 32 | Poway | 55.6% (±7.2 points) |
| 33 | San Diego | 54.7% (±0.9 points) |
| 34 | Fallbrook | 54.6% (±9.0 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Campo | 54.5% (±39.7 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Winter Gardens | 54.5% (±9.7 points) |
| 37 | Solana Beach | 53.0% (±11.4 points) |
| 38 | Julian | 52.2% (±61.8 points) |
| 39 | Lakeside | 52.1% (±12.2 points) |
| 40 | Encinitas | 51.1% (±6.2 points) |
| 41 | Lake San Marcos | 49.3% (±18.2 points) |
| 42 | Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | 48.9% (±9.2 points) |
| 43 | Del Mar | 45.4% (±19.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in San Diego 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 Solana Beach
Are renters in Solana Beach rent-burdened?
53.0% of renting households in Solana 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 Solana Beach spend on rent?
The median renting household in Solana Beach, CA spends 32.8% (±9.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Solana Beach city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Solana Beach city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Solana 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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