How many renters in Westmont, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
68.6% (±5.9 points) of renting households in Westmont, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 44.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 68.6% (±5.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 59.6% (±5.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 44.6% (±6.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Westmont
| Share of income spent on rent | Westmont | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.6% (±2.5 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.7% (±2.2 points) | 10.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.3% (±2.7 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.7% (±2.9 points) | 10.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.0% (±3.0 points) | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 59.6% (±5.1 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.
Westmont against Los Angeles County, its state and the nation
| Westmont | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 68.6% (±5.9 points) | 57.6% (±0.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 59.6% (±5.1 points) | 48.3% (±0.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 44.6% (±6.3 points) | 34.1% (±0.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,537 (±$5,319) | $66,677 (±$463) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,466 (±$83) | $1,954 (±$6) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Westmont, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Los Angeles County (57.6%).
It is also higher than in California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Los Angeles County, Westmont ranks 13 of 139 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 147 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 Westmont
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmont | — | 68.6% (±5.9 points) | — |
| West Athens | 1.3 mi | 70.4% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Inglewood | 2.6 mi | 63.9% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Rancho Dominguez | 3.2 mi | 62.3% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hawthorne | 3.2 mi | 58.9% (±3.6 points) | Lower |
| Lennox | 3.3 mi | 55.3% (±7.7 points) | Lower |
| Gardena | 3.3 mi | 55.4% (±4.4 points) | Lower |
| Florence-Graham | 3.8 mi | 60.7% (±4.4 points) | Lower |
| Willowbrook | 4.0 mi | 61.3% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hawthorne, CA (58.9%), Lennox, CA (55.3%), Gardena, CA (55.4%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 15 | San Dimas | 66.5% (±11.7 points) |
| 16 | Citrus | 66.4% (±17.5 points) |
| 17 | South El Monte | 65.9% (±9.5 points) |
| 18 | Pico Rivera | 65.4% (±9.2 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Diamond Bar | 65.1% (±7.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 139 places in Los Angeles County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Westmont 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 Westmont
Are renters in Westmont rent-burdened?
68.6% of renting households in Westmont 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 Westmont spend on rent?
The median renting household in Westmont, CA spends 44.6% (±6.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westmont CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westmont CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westmont 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 Westmont CDP, California (place:84592, 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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