How many renters in Walnut, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
61.5% (±12.4 points) of renting households in Walnut, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 61.5% (±12.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.8% (±9.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.6% (±6.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Walnut
| Share of income spent on rent | Walnut | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.2% (±5.3 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 3.5% (±2.9 points) | 10.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.8% (±6.9 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.0% (±6.6 points) | 10.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.7% (±7.4 points) | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.8% (±9.9 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.
Walnut against Los Angeles County, its state and the nation
| Walnut | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 61.5% (±12.4 points) | 57.6% (±0.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.8% (±9.9 points) | 48.3% (±0.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.6% (±6.0 points) | 34.1% (±0.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $97,253 (±$4,886) | $66,677 (±$463) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,202 (±$442) | $1,954 (±$6) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Walnut, 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, Walnut ranks 28 of 139 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 289 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
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut | — | 61.5% (±12.4 points) | — |
| South San Jose Hills | 3.3 mi | 47.4% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Diamond Bar | 3.3 mi | 65.1% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Covina | 3.4 mi | 57.0% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Covina | 4.0 mi | 52.1% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Valinda | 4.3 mi | 45.5% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Charter Oak | 4.5 mi | 58.5% (±21.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Industry | 4.9 mi | 33.3% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rowland Heights | 5.0 mi | 59.8% (±6.4 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 Los Angeles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 22 (tie) | Bell | 64.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Palmdale | 64.0% (±4.4 points) |
| 24 | Inglewood | 63.9% (±4.5 points) |
| 25 | Rose Hills | 62.8% (±37.7 points) |
| 26 (tie) | Glendale | 62.3% (±2.4 points) |
| 26 (tie) | West Rancho Dominguez | 62.3% (±10.8 points) |
| 28 | Walnut | 61.5% (±12.4 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Cudahy | 61.3% (±5.8 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Lancaster | 61.3% (±4.0 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Willowbrook | 61.3% (±9.1 points) |
| 32 | Agoura Hills | 61.1% (±11.0 points) |
| 33 | Monterey Park | 61.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 34 | Alondra Park | 60.9% (±14.1 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 Walnut
Are renters in Walnut rent-burdened?
61.5% of renting households in Walnut 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 spend on rent?
The median renting household in Walnut, CA spends 35.6% (±6.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walnut city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walnut city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walnut 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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