How many renters in West Hollywood, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.6% (±4.7 points) of renting households in West Hollywood, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.6% (±4.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.8% (±4.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.9% (±1.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Hollywood
| Share of income spent on rent | West Hollywood | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.1% (±3.1 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.3% (±3.5 points) | 10.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.2% (±3.2 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.8% (±2.9 points) | 10.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.8% (±2.0 points) | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.8% (±4.3 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 Hollywood against Los Angeles County, its state and the nation
| West Hollywood | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.6% (±4.7 points) | 57.6% (±0.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.8% (±4.3 points) | 48.3% (±0.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.9% (±1.7 points) | 34.1% (±0.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $92,150 (±$9,575) | $66,677 (±$463) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,091 (±$87) | $1,954 (±$6) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In West Hollywood, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Los Angeles County (57.6%).
It is also lower than in California (55.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Los Angeles County, West Hollywood ranks 120 of 139 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 848 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 Hollywood
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hollywood | — | 44.6% (±4.7 points) | — |
| Beverly Hills | 1.9 mi | 54.6% (±6.0 points) | Higher |
| Los Angeles | 5.3 mi | 59.3% (±0.6 points) | Higher |
| Culver City | 5.9 mi | 52.7% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ladera Heights | 6.3 mi | 50.7% (±23.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| View Park-Windsor Hills | 6.6 mi | 40.6% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burbank | 7.5 mi | 59.4% (±3.4 points) | Higher |
| Marina del Rey | 9.0 mi | 45.3% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Monica | 9.0 mi | 44.5% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Beverly Hills, CA (54.6%), Los Angeles, CA (59.3%), Burbank, CA (59.4%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 114 | Rolling Hills Estates | 46.1% (±20.3 points) |
| 115 | San Marino | 45.9% (±17.3 points) |
| 116 (tie) | Sierra Madre | 45.5% (±15.7 points) |
| 116 (tie) | Valinda | 45.5% (±13.1 points) |
| 118 | Marina del Rey | 45.3% (±11.8 points) |
| 119 | Hermosa Beach | 44.8% (±8.0 points) |
| 120 | West Hollywood | 44.6% (±4.7 points) |
| 121 | Santa Monica | 44.5% (±3.3 points) |
| 122 | East Whittier | 43.9% (±11.8 points) |
| 123 | Irwindale | 43.7% (±23.2 points) |
| 124 | View Park-Windsor Hills | 40.6% (±14.6 points) |
| 125 | Signal Hill | 40.4% (±13.3 points) |
| 126 | Manhattan Beach | 40.2% (±7.7 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 West Hollywood
Are renters in West Hollywood rent-burdened?
44.6% of renting households in West Hollywood 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 Hollywood spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Hollywood, CA spends 27.9% (±1.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hollywood city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hollywood city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hollywood city, 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 Hollywood city, California (place:84410, 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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