How many renters in Walnut Creek, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.0% (±4.8 points) of renting households in Walnut Creek, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.0% (±4.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.1% (±4.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.6% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Walnut Creek
| Share of income spent on rent | Walnut Creek | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.5% (±2.2 points) | 9.0% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.2% (±3.0 points) | 10.3% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.5% (±2.9 points) | 12.7% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.8% (±2.3 points) | 11.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.9% (±2.1 points) | 8.8% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.1% (±4.3 points) | 47.4% | 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.
Walnut Creek against Contra Costa County, its state and the nation
| Walnut Creek | Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.0% (±4.8 points) | 56.2% (±1.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.1% (±4.3 points) | 47.4% (±1.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.6% (±2.1 points) | 33.5% (±0.7 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $99,855 (±$8,258) | $81,336 (±$2,108) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,680 (±$111) | $2,375 (±$22) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Walnut Creek, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Contra Costa County (56.2%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Contra Costa County, Walnut Creek ranks 32 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 698 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 Walnut Creek
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek | — | 51.0% (±4.8 points) | — |
| San Miguel (Contra Costa County) | 1.1 mi | 63.6% (±39.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Contra Costa Centre | 1.8 mi | 53.3% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Acalanes Ridge | 2.1 mi | 46.6% (±54.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Castle Hill | 2.2 mi | 100.0% (±86.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Saranap | 2.2 mi | 54.5% (±21.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alamo | 3.6 mi | 61.6% (±32.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Hill | 4.0 mi | 57.7% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reliez Valley | 4.3 mi | 92.3% (±38.7 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Reliez Valley, CA (92.3%).
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 Contra Costa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | North Richmond | 54.3% (±22.7 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Contra Costa Centre | 53.3% (±10.6 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Kensington | 53.3% (±33.3 points) |
| 29 | Montalvin Manor | 51.6% (±50.8 points) |
| 30 | Bay Point | 51.5% (±8.8 points) |
| 31 | Oakley | 51.1% (±11.0 points) |
| 32 | Walnut Creek | 51.0% (±4.8 points) |
| 33 | Camino Tassajara | 50.8% (±25.5 points) |
| 34 | El Cerrito | 49.9% (±5.6 points) |
| 35 (tie) | San Ramon | 49.1% (±6.3 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Rodeo | 49.1% (±16.1 points) |
| 37 | Acalanes Ridge | 46.6% (±54.8 points) |
| 38 | Martinez | 44.6% (±6.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 46 places in Contra Costa 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 Walnut Creek
Are renters in Walnut Creek rent-burdened?
51.0% of renting households in Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek spend on rent?
The median renting household in Walnut Creek, CA spends 30.6% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walnut Creek city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walnut Creek city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walnut Creek 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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