How many renters in California, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.5% (±15.4 points) of renting households in California, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.5% (±15.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.8% (±12.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.1% (±5.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in California
| Share of income spent on rent | California | Washington County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 23.0% (±13.8 points) | 23.0% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.1% (±4.8 points) | 13.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.4% (±6.0 points) | 13.6% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.9% (±6.3 points) | 9.9% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.7% (±9.1 points) | 8.5% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.8% (±12.4 points) | 31.8% | 39.5% | 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.
California against Washington County, its state and the nation
| California | Washington County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.5% (±15.4 points) | 40.3% (±3.5 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.8% (±12.4 points) | 31.8% (±3.1 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.1% (±5.0 points) | 25.1% (±1.5 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $28,102 (±$18,812) | $44,808 (±$2,429) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $806 (±$88) | $949 (±$25) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In California, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Washington County (40.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Washington County, California ranks 14 of 64 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 660 of 2,530.
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 California
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | — | 52.5% (±15.4 points) | — |
| Coal Center | 0.6 mi | 59.2% (±51.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newell | 1.2 mi | 86.2% (±52.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elco | 1.9 mi | 20.0% (±82.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Brownsville | 2.7 mi | 38.8% (±37.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roscoe | 2.7 mi | 0.0% (±80.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Long Branch | 2.8 mi | 34.8% (±37.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Allenport | 3.2 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stockdale | 3.4 mi | 19.4% (±58.8 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 Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Coal Center | 59.2% (±51.5 points) |
| 9 | Donora | 58.5% (±22.5 points) |
| 10 | Smith Township | 56.6% (±26.1 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Claysville | 56.0% (±81.6 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Blaine Township | 56.0% (±57.7 points) |
| 13 | Cokeburg | 55.7% (±28.3 points) |
| 14 | California | 52.5% (±15.4 points) |
| 15 | North Charleroi | 50.0% (±30.1 points) |
| 16 | South Strabane Township | 48.6% (±17.9 points) |
| 17 | Mount Pleasant Township (Washington County) | 47.1% (±30.5 points) |
| 18 | West Pike Run Township | 45.9% (±25.2 points) |
| 19 | East Washington | 45.1% (±18.9 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Bentleyville | 44.0% (±20.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 64 places in Washington 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 California
Are renters in California rent-burdened?
52.5% of renting households in California 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 California spend on rent?
The median renting household in California, PA spends 31.1% (±5.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — California borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — California borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — California borough, Pennsylvania
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 California borough, Pennsylvania (place:10768, in state:42).
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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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