City Report · CA

Florence Graham

Pop. 60,690·223rd most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,683/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+9.2%
vs US Median
+$718
Rising (Monthly)
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Florence Graham · $2,683
More expensive than 84% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
49% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,683/mo, rent takes about 49% of the local median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$107,000/yr
Local median income
$65,132/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Florence Graham's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,029
1 BR
$1,284
2 BR
$1,637
3 BR
$1,835
4 BR+
$2,296
Research median
$1,637/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$32,196/yr
At $2,683/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +9.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Florence Graham, CA is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
60,690
Median income
$65,132
Median age
31.7
Renters
63.4%
Age distribution
28%
26.4%
26.5%
Under 1828%
18–3426.4%
35–5426.5%
55–6410.5%
65+8.6%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
94.4%
White8.6%
Black4.7%
Hispanic94.4%
Education (25+)
52%
23.8%
16.8%
No HS diploma52%
HS diploma23.8%
Some college16.8%
Bachelor's+7.4%
Housing tenure
36.6%
63.4%
Owner36.6%
Renter63.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Florence Graham, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,478 → $65,132
up 21.8%
Population
64,109 → 60,690
down 5.3%
Renter share
61.6% → 63.4%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
6.8% → 7.4%
+0.6 pts
Median age
30.1 → 31.7
+1.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $65,132 today, compared with $53,478 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 5.3% since 2021, moving from about 64,109 residents to roughly 60,690. Renters now make up 63.4% of households, compared with 61.6% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Florence Graham is $2,683/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,029/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,637/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,284/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,835/mo.

At 49% of local median household income ($65,132/yr), Florence Graham ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Florence Graham an affordable city for renters?

Florence Graham is considered stretched for renters. At $2,683/mo, rent takes approximately 49% of the local median household income ($65,132/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Florence Graham significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Florence Graham?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,683/mo in Florence Graham. The local median household income is $65,132/yr, meaning the typical Florence Graham household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Florence Graham?

Rent in Florence Graham has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Florence Graham rent compare to other cities in California?

Florence Graham is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #223 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,683/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Florence Graham?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Florence Graham ($2,683/mo): Maywood ($1,788/mo), Huntington Park ($1,820/mo), South Gate ($2,002/mo).

What percentage of Florence Graham residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63.4% of Florence Graham households are renters, while 36.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Florence Graham has a strong rental market.

How does Florence Graham rent compare to the national average?

Florence Graham's median rent of $2,683/mo is $718 (37%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #223 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
49%
STRETCHED

At $2,683/mo, rent takes ~49% of Florence Graham's median household income ($65,132/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Florence Graham 49%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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