How many renters in South Taft, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
68.6% (±21.7 points) of renting households in South Taft, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 46.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 68.6% (±21.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 63.2% (±19.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 46.3% (±20.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in South Taft
| Share of income spent on rent | South Taft | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.7% (±10.8 points) | 10.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.8% (±11.8 points) | 10.7% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.1% (±9.9 points) | 11.1% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.9% (±6.0 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.4% (±9.0 points) | 8.2% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 63.2% (±19.8 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.
South Taft against Kern County, its state and the nation
| South Taft | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 68.6% (±21.7 points) | 56.5% (±1.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 63.2% (±19.8 points) | 48.3% (±1.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 46.3% (±20.0 points) | 33.9% (±0.7 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | — | $46,101 (±$1,578) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $955 (±$113) | $1,300 (±$21) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In South Taft, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Kern County (56.5%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Kern County, South Taft ranks 10 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 145 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 South Taft
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Taft | — | 68.6% (±21.7 points) | — |
| Taft Heights | 0.8 mi | 48.9% (±28.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Taft | 1.9 mi | 52.6% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ford City | 2.4 mi | 58.7% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maricopa | 6.1 mi | 69.6% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buttonwillow | 19 mi | 73.8% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rosedale | 23 mi | 64.5% (±27.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Mountain Club | 26 mi | 60.4% (±28.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenacres | 26 mi | 29.7% (±17.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Greenacres, CA (29.7%).
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 Kern County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Lake Isabella | 83.9% (±23.3 points) |
| 5 | Buttonwillow | 73.8% (±18.9 points) |
| 6 | Old Stine | 73.0% (±15.7 points) |
| 7 | Weedpatch | 71.8% (±23.4 points) |
| 8 | Maricopa | 69.6% (±25.1 points) |
| 9 | East Niles | 69.5% (±8.4 points) |
| 10 | South Taft | 68.6% (±21.7 points) |
| 11 (tie) | California City | 67.0% (±10.5 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Fairfax (community) | 67.0% (±29.7 points) |
| 13 | La Cresta | 65.8% (±11.4 points) |
| 14 | Rosedale | 64.5% (±27.4 points) |
| 15 | McFarland | 61.3% (±12.6 points) |
| 16 | Lamont | 61.2% (±11.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Kern County, ranked from highest to lowest.
South Taft is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 South Taft
Are renters in South Taft rent-burdened?
68.6% of renting households in South Taft 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 South Taft spend on rent?
The median renting household in South Taft, CA spends 46.3% (±20.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Taft CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Taft CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Taft CDP, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for South Taft CDP, California (place:73388, in state:06).
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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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