San Joaquin County California Residential Rent and Rental Statistics
The median monthly gross residential rent in San Joaquin County CA was $1,260 in 2019 according to the Census ACS survey.1 Average gross rent in San Joaquin County was $1,320 in 2019. The median rent more accurately depicts rental rates in the middle of the distribution of rents and is thus preferred in the analysis below. 2020 San Joaquin County median and average rent data will be released in September of 2021.
Data is also available below for San Joaquin County rental vacancy rates, San Joaquin County rent as a percent of median income and the fraction of renters in San Joaquin County.
Real Gross Rent in San Joaquin County California (2019 dollars)2
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Median Gross Rent | $1,097 | +1.86% | +6.82% |
| California Median Gross Rent | $1,614 | +4.33% | +12.08% |
| San Joaquin County CA Median Gross Rent | $1,260 | -0.40% | +8.90% |
San Joaquin County CA Real Gross Rent Trends
Median gross rent for San Joaquin County peaked in real terms in 2018 at $1,265 and is now $5 (0.40%) lower. At $1,320, real average gross rent in San Joaquin County was at its highest level in 2019 since the series began in 2005.
Real Gross Rent: San Joaquin County CA Median, San Joaquin County CA Average, California Median, US Median
Real Gross Rent History for San Joaquin County
| Date | US Median |
California Median |
San Joaquin County CA Median |
San Joaquin County CA Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $1,097 | $1,614 | $1,260 | $1,320 |
| 2018 | $1,077 | $1,547 | $1,265 | $1,296 |
| 2017 | $1,043 | $1,492 | $1,184 | $1,227 |
| 2016 | $1,027 | $1,440 | $1,157 | $1,203 |
| 2015 | $1,017 | $1,391 | $1,099 | $1,130 |
| 2014 | $986 | $1,339 | $1,084 | $1,121 |
| 2013 | $953 | $1,289 | $1,048 | $1,089 |
| 2012 | $940 | $1,277 | $1,049 | $1,082 |
| 2011 | $941 | $1,268 | $1,041 | $1,090 |
| 2010 | $955 | $1,300 | $1,112 | $1,141 |
| 2009 | $960 | $1,316 | $1,137 | $1,192 |
| 2007 | $927 | $1,266 | $1,060 | $1,123 |
| 2005 | $910 | $1,216 | $1,066 | $1,088 |
San Joaquin County Rental Vacancy Rate
The rental vacancy rate is the fraction of homes for rent that are not occupied.3 In 2019 the rental vacancy rate for San Joaquin County California was 4.73% according to Census ACS data.
Rental Vacancy Rate in San Joaquin County California
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | 5.97% | -0.18% | +0.08% |
| California | 4.06% | +0.09% | +0.75% |
| San Joaquin County CA | 4.73% | +1.93% | +1.57% |
Trends in San Joaquin County CA Rental Vacancy Rate
The rental vacancy rate in San Joaquin County peaked in 2013 at 7.69%. Since then it has fallen by 2.96% to 4.73%. Data records for this series originated in 2005. From a 2018 post peak low of 2.80%, the rental vacancy rate has increased by 1.93%.
Rental Vacancy Rate: San Joaquin County CA, California, US
Historical Rental Vacancy Rate data for San Joaquin County
| Date | US | California | San Joaquin County CA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5.97% | 4.06% | 4.73% |
| 2018 | 6.15% | 3.97% | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 6.18% | 3.49% | 4.40% |
| 2016 | 5.89% | 3.31% | 3.16% |
| 2015 | 5.85% | 3.33% | 3.07% |
| 2014 | 6.32% | 3.90% | 4.62% |
| 2013 | 6.49% | 4.22% | 7.69% |
| 2012 | 6.77% | 4.51% | 5.43% |
| 2011 | 7.40% | 4.94% | 7.14% |
| 2010 | 8.17% | 5.86% | 4.95% |
| 2009 | 8.43% | 5.76% | 6.43% |
| 2007 | 7.87% | 4.72% | 5.73% |
| 2005 | 7.74% | 4.61% | 5.10% |
Rent as a Fraction of Income
Using median household income data for San Joaquin County, we can calculate the fraction of income the median household would use to pay rent at the median monthly gross rent rate. For San Joaquin County, median monthly gross rent as a fraction of median household income was 21.91% in 2019 according to the ACS.
San Joaquin County California Median Annual Rent as a Fraction of Median Household Income
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | 20.03% | -0.47% | -0.40% |
| California | 24.08% | -0.15% | -0.28% |
| San Joaquin County CA | 21.91% | -1.35% | -0.36% |
Trends in San Joaquin County CA Rent as a Fraction of Income
The fraction of median San Joaquin County household income required to pay median monthly gross rent peaked in 2010 (relative to the 2005 series origin) at 23.87%. Since then it has fallen by 1.96% to 21.91%.
Fraction of Income towards Rent: San Joaquin County CA, California, US
Historical Data for Annual Rent as a Fraction of Income in San Joaquin County California
| Date | US | California | San Joaquin County CA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 20.03% | 24.08% | 21.91% |
| 2018 | 20.50% | 24.23% | 23.26% |
| 2017 | 20.13% | 24.18% | 22.52% |
| 2016 | 20.43% | 24.36% | 22.28% |
| 2015 | 20.63% | 24.39% | 23.15% |
| 2014 | 20.89% | 24.57% | 23.86% |
| 2013 | 20.78% | 24.40% | 23.22% |
| 2012 | 20.65% | 24.69% | 23.33% |
| 2011 | 20.70% | 24.59% | 22.75% |
| 2010 | 20.50% | 24.18% | 23.87% |
| 2009 | 20.12% | 23.52% | 22.69% |
| 2007 | 18.66% | 21.58% | 20.63% |
| 2005 | 18.89% | 21.77% | 20.72% |
Renter Fraction in San Joaquin County California
You can calculate the renter fraction in San Joaquin County in at least two ways: by housing units or by population. I've gone with the housing units measure here. This measure looks at the number of renting households in San Joaquin County as a fraction of total San Joaquin County households. In 2019 41.61% of households were renters according to Census ACS data.
San Joaquin County Fraction of Renters by Household Units
| 2019 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | 35.89% | -0.16% | -0.99% |
| California | 45.14% | -0.04% | -1.22% |
| San Joaquin County CA | 41.61% | -3.85% | -4.29% |
Trends in the San Joaquin County CA Renter Fraction
The San Joaquin County household renter fraction peaked in in 2014 at 46.50% and is now 4.89% below that level. The origin year for the series is 2005.
Fraction of Renting Households: San Joaquin County CA, California, US
History of San Joaquin County Renter Fraction
| Date | US | California | San Joaquin County CA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 35.89% | 45.14% | 41.61% |
| 2018 | 36.05% | 45.18% | 45.46% |
| 2017 | 36.13% | 45.21% | 43.03% |
| 2016 | 36.88% | 46.36% | 45.90% |
| 2015 | 36.97% | 46.41% | 45.02% |
| 2014 | 36.90% | 46.27% | 46.50% |
| 2013 | 36.50% | 46.21% | 44.66% |
| 2012 | 36.09% | 45.97% | 43.55% |
| 2011 | 35.42% | 45.12% | 41.57% |
| 2010 | 34.65% | 44.36% | 42.34% |
| 2009 | 34.13% | 43.43% | 39.10% |
| 2007 | 32.80% | 42.00% | 36.81% |
| 2005 | 33.10% | 41.56% | 37.23% |
1. Gross rent is defined as contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities (electricity, gas, water, and sewer) and fuel (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). Because some rentals include utilities and others don't, gross rent is a way of normalizing the variability. ↩
2. Real dollars are calculated using the CPI-U less shelter series. ↩
3. The rental vacancy rate is computed by dividing the number of vacant units for rent by the sum of the renter-occupied units, vacant units that are for rent, and vacant units that have been rented but not yet occupied. ↩
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