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Housing Affordability in Baker, CA
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 49.6%
- California 41.7%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 71.4%
- California 55.3%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 0.0%
- California 31.4%
Baker has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more6071.4%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more00.0%
- Renters paying 50% or more2327.4%
- Median rent as a share of income: 33.5%
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker, CA | 49.6% | 71.4% | 0.0% | 33.5% |
| San Bernardino County | 41.4% | 58.5% | 31.4% | 34.3% |
| California | 41.7% | 55.3% | 31.4% | 32.8% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Baker, CA?
- In Baker, CA, 49.6% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Baker compare with California?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Baker is 49.6%, compared with 41.7% for California as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates