How much rent can you afford in Fontana, CA?
Run your salary against Fontana's current rent, or find the income you'd need for a target rent. Powered by live RentDataNow medians.
The 30% rent rule, in Fontana
At a median rent of $3,042/mo, Fontana is moderately stretched when measured against Fontana median household income of $102,821/yr. Rent would consume roughly 36% of pre-tax income, and a salary of about $121,680 keeps rent at the recommended 30% threshold.
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Frequently asked
How much rent can I afford in Fontana?
On a $102,821 salary (the Fontana median household income), the recommended ceiling is 30% of pre-tax income, or about $2,571/mo. Fontana's median rent is $3,042/mo. Use the calculator on this page to run your own salary.
What salary do I need to live in Fontana?
To keep Fontana's $3,042/mo median rent under 30% of income, you'd need about $121,680/yr. Lower your target share (e.g. 25%) to need more, or raise it (e.g. 40%) to need less.
Is Fontana affordable on the median California income?
Fontana is moderately stretched on a $102,821 income. Rent would take 36% of pre-tax pay, outside the recommended 30% threshold.
What's the 30% rent rule?
The 30% rule is a long-standing budgeting guideline that keeps rent at or below 30% of gross (pre-tax) income. It leaves enough room for utilities, transit, savings, and debt service. In high-cost markets, many renters exceed 30%, and the Census Bureau classifies households paying more than 30% of income on rent as "cost-burdened".