But English is one of the worldâs most widespread languages: mother-tongue speakers are recorded in 101 different countries and territories worldwide, 94 of which class it as an official language.
US Median Annual Rent as a Fraction of Median Household Income. US renters paid 20.89% of median household income towards the median monthly gross rent in 2014. This is the highest fraction of median household income going to rent since the series originated in 2005.
Los Angeles' median two-bedroom rent of $1,730 is above the national average of $1,160. Nationwide, rents have grown by 2.6% over the past year compared to the 4.0% rise in Los Angeles. While Los Angeles' rents rose moderately over the past year, many cities nationwide also saw increases, including Phoenix (+3.6%), Houston (+2.7%), and Boston (+2.5%).