How many renters in Arroyo Grande, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
63.1% (±13.9 points) of renting households in Arroyo Grande, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 63.1% (±13.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.3% (±10.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.5% (±2.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Arroyo Grande
| Share of income spent on rent | Arroyo Grande | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.3% (±3.1 points) | 9.0% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.8% (±8.1 points) | 11.2% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 3.6% (±2.4 points) | 10.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.2% (±5.6 points) | 11.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 18.8% (±9.5 points) | 9.2% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.3% (±10.1 points) | 48.3% | 46.0% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Arroyo Grande against San Luis Obispo County, its state and the nation
| Arroyo Grande | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 63.1% (±13.9 points) | 57.5% (±2.6 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.3% (±10.1 points) | 48.3% (±2.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.5% (±2.6 points) | 34.1% (±1.1 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $75,420 (±$18,674) | $65,806 (±$3,300) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,173 (±$169) | $1,992 (±$45) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Arroyo Grande, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from San Luis Obispo County (57.5%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In San Luis Obispo County, Arroyo Grande ranks 7 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 238 of 1,067.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Arroyo Grande
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Grande | — | 63.1% (±13.9 points) | — |
| Grover Beach | 2.0 mi | 51.3% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oceano | 2.1 mi | 44.0% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Callender | 5.3 mi | 35.0% (±42.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pismo Beach | 5.4 mi | 50.0% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Los Ranchos | 6.6 mi | 0.0% (±78.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodlands | 6.8 mi | 100.0% (±119.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nipomo | 8.1 mi | 50.0% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avila Beach | 9.3 mi | 62.0% (±62.4 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across San Luis Obispo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | California Polytechnic State University | 100.0% (±128.1 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Shandon | 100.0% (±113.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Woodlands | 100.0% (±119.9 points) |
| 4 | Santa Margarita | 95.6% (±77.3 points) |
| 5 | Cambria | 72.0% (±17.1 points) |
| 6 | San Luis Obispo | 67.0% (±4.1 points) |
| 7 | Arroyo Grande | 63.1% (±13.9 points) |
| 8 | Avila Beach | 62.0% (±62.4 points) |
| 9 | El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | 60.1% (±7.7 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Atascadero | 53.2% (±7.0 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Templeton | 53.2% (±18.8 points) |
| 12 | San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County) | 52.0% (±28.4 points) |
| 13 | Cayucos | 51.4% (±21.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in San Luis Obispo County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Arroyo Grande
Are renters in Arroyo Grande rent-burdened?
63.1% of renting households in Arroyo Grande pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Arroyo Grande spend on rent?
The median renting household in Arroyo Grande, CA spends 33.5% (±2.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arroyo Grande city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arroyo Grande city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arroyo Grande city, California
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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