How many renters in West Athens, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
70.4% (±15.8 points) of renting households in West Athens, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 43.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 70.4% (±15.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 59.5% (±12.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 43.7% (±15.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Athens
| Share of income spent on rent | West Athens | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 1.2% (±1.9 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 3.0% (±3.7 points) | 10.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.5% (±6.9 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.9% (±13.4 points) | 10.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.9% (±9.8 points) | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 59.5% (±12.4 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.
West Athens against Los Angeles County, its state and the nation
| West Athens | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 70.4% (±15.8 points) | 57.6% (±0.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 59.5% (±12.4 points) | 48.3% (±0.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 43.7% (±15.9 points) | 34.1% (±0.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,546 (±$11,111) | $66,677 (±$463) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,622 (±$170) | $1,954 (±$6) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In West Athens, 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 higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Los Angeles County, West Athens ranks 8 of 139 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 123 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 West Athens
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Athens | — | 70.4% (±15.8 points) | — |
| Westmont | 1.3 mi | 68.6% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gardena | 2.0 mi | 55.4% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Rancho Dominguez | 2.4 mi | 62.3% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hawthorne | 2.6 mi | 58.9% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alondra Park | 3.0 mi | 60.9% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Inglewood | 3.3 mi | 63.9% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lennox | 3.3 mi | 55.3% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lawndale | 3.7 mi | 57.7% (±5.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Desert View Highlands | 82.2% (±37.5 points) |
| 3 | Palos Verdes Estates | 79.4% (±17.4 points) |
| 4 | Sun Village | 78.5% (±24.3 points) |
| 5 | Lake Los Angeles | 74.9% (±17.8 points) |
| 6 | Calabasas | 73.5% (±9.3 points) |
| 7 | Castaic | 72.6% (±11.2 points) |
| 8 | West Athens | 70.4% (±15.8 points) |
| 9 | West Puente Valley | 69.8% (±14.8 points) |
| 10 | Elizabeth Lake | 69.7% (±69.4 points) |
| 11 (tie) | San Fernando | 68.6% (±9.2 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Topanga | 68.6% (±20.5 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Westmont | 68.6% (±5.9 points) |
| 14 | Acton | 67.6% (±47.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 139 places in Los Angeles County, ranked from highest to lowest.
West Athens 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 West Athens
Are renters in West Athens rent-burdened?
70.4% of renting households in West Athens 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 West Athens spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Athens, CA spends 43.7% (±15.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Athens CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Athens CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Athens 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 West Athens CDP, California (place:84116, 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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