How many renters in Whittier, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.4% (±4.6 points) of renting households in Whittier, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.4% (±4.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.9% (±4.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.1% (±1.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Whittier
| Share of income spent on rent | Whittier | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.9% (±2.0 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.8% (±2.8 points) | 10.6% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.6% (±2.3 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.2% (±2.6 points) | 10.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.5% (±2.3 points) | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.9% (±4.0 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.
Whittier against Los Angeles County, its state and the nation
| Whittier | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.4% (±4.6 points) | 57.6% (±0.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.9% (±4.0 points) | 48.3% (±0.3 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.1% (±1.7 points) | 34.1% (±0.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $68,219 (±$5,141) | $66,677 (±$463) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,906 (±$42) | $1,954 (±$6) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Whittier, 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, Whittier ranks 47 of 139 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 371 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 Whittier
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier | — | 59.4% (±4.6 points) | — |
| South Whittier | 2.4 mi | 53.8% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Whittier-Los Nietos | 2.9 mi | 52.3% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rose Hills | 3.2 mi | 62.8% (±37.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Fe Springs | 3.3 mi | 60.3% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hacienda Heights | 3.4 mi | 51.6% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Whittier | 3.4 mi | 43.9% (±11.8 points) | Lower |
| La Habra Heights | 4.1 mi | 24.6% (±39.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pico Rivera | 4.3 mi | 65.4% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Whittier, CA (43.9%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 41 (tie) | Rosemead | 60.1% (±5.3 points) |
| 41 (tie) | Santa Clarita | 60.1% (±3.5 points) |
| 43 | Rowland Heights | 59.8% (±6.4 points) |
| 44 | La Mirada | 59.7% (±9.1 points) |
| 45 | Avocado Heights | 59.6% (±13.4 points) |
| 46 (tie) | Burbank | 59.4% (±3.4 points) |
| 46 (tie) | Whittier | 59.4% (±4.6 points) |
| 48 | Los Angeles | 59.3% (±0.6 points) |
| 49 | Hawthorne | 58.9% (±3.6 points) |
| 50 | West Carson | 58.8% (±9.7 points) |
| 51 (tie) | Paramount | 58.7% (±5.5 points) |
| 51 (tie) | South San Gabriel | 58.7% (±18.0 points) |
| 53 (tie) | Avalon | 58.6% (±28.1 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 Whittier
Are renters in Whittier rent-burdened?
59.4% of renting households in Whittier 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 Whittier spend on rent?
The median renting household in Whittier, CA spends 34.1% (±1.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whittier city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whittier city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whittier 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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