How many renters in Stockton, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.6% (±2.6 points) of renting households in Stockton, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.6% (±2.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.4% (±2.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.1% (±1.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Stockton
| Share of income spent on rent | Stockton | San Joaquin County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.9% (±1.2 points) | 10.3% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.5% (±1.2 points) | 11.3% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.6% (±1.3 points) | 12.5% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.4% (±1.6 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.2% (±1.5 points) | 10.1% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.4% (±2.1 points) | 43.8% | 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.
Stockton against San Joaquin County, its state and the nation
| Stockton | San Joaquin County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.6% (±2.6 points) | 53.9% (±1.9 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.4% (±2.1 points) | 43.8% (±1.5 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.1% (±1.0 points) | 31.9% (±0.7 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $55,660 (±$2,826) | $63,916 (±$1,622) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,577 (±$34) | $1,734 (±$23) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Stockton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from San Joaquin County (53.9%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In San Joaquin County, Stockton ranks 6 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 517 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 Stockton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton | — | 55.6% (±2.6 points) | — |
| Country Club | 1.8 mi | 70.3% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Village | 2.4 mi | 76.0% (±49.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| August | 2.5 mi | 60.4% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garden Acres | 4.4 mi | 50.3% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Taft Mosswood | 4.7 mi | 47.3% (±35.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kennedy | 4.7 mi | 41.1% (±23.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morada | 5.5 mi | 19.0% (±50.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| French Camp | 7.9 mi | 56.5% (±55.1 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 Joaquin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Village | 76.0% (±49.2 points) |
| 2 | Woodbridge | 70.9% (±31.4 points) |
| 3 | Country Club | 70.3% (±18.8 points) |
| 4 | August | 60.4% (±14.1 points) |
| 5 | French Camp | 56.5% (±55.1 points) |
| 6 | Stockton | 55.6% (±2.6 points) |
| 7 | Manteca | 55.4% (±6.9 points) |
| 8 | Ripon | 54.7% (±14.4 points) |
| 9 | Lodi | 54.3% (±4.8 points) |
| 10 | Collierville | 52.8% (±38.9 points) |
| 11 | Tracy | 52.2% (±6.2 points) |
| 12 | Escalon | 50.7% (±23.7 points) |
Showing 12 of 21 places in San Joaquin 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 Stockton
Are renters in Stockton rent-burdened?
55.6% of renting households in Stockton 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 Stockton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Stockton, CA spends 33.1% (±1.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stockton city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stockton city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stockton 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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