How many renters in Ben Lomond, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
63.9% (±27.8 points) of renting households in Ben Lomond, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 63.9% (±27.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.9% (±22.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.6% (±19.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ben Lomond
| Share of income spent on rent | Ben Lomond | Santa Cruz County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.7% (±8.9 points) | 12.1% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.4% (±14.0 points) | 11.0% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.5% (±10.8 points) | 11.7% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.4% (±4.3 points) | 13.4% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.0% (±16.3 points) | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.9% (±22.5 points) | 43.7% | 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.
Ben Lomond against Santa Cruz County, its state and the nation
| Ben Lomond | Santa Cruz County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 63.9% (±27.8 points) | 51.7% (±2.5 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.9% (±22.5 points) | 43.7% (±2.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.6% (±19.5 points) | 31.1% (±1.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $78,558 (±$33,945) | $80,482 (±$3,959) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,514 (±$421) | $2,264 (±$51) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Ben Lomond, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Santa Cruz County (51.7%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Santa Cruz County, Ben Lomond ranks 3 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 221 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 Ben Lomond
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Lomond | — | 63.9% (±27.8 points) | — |
| Brookdale | 2.3 mi | 55.3% (±43.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Felton | 2.7 mi | 47.3% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bonny Doon | 3.6 mi | 25.2% (±22.0 points) | Lower |
| Boulder Creek | 4.4 mi | 78.7% (±28.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scotts Valley | 4.5 mi | 50.1% (±16.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Cruz | 7.7 mi | 54.0% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lexington Hills | 7.8 mi | 50.0% (±38.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Live Oak (community) | 8.7 mi | 54.8% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bonny Doon, CA (25.2%).
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 Santa Cruz County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder Creek | 78.7% (±28.7 points) |
| 2 | Amesti | 78.5% (±19.1 points) |
| 3 | Ben Lomond | 63.9% (±27.8 points) |
| 4 | Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley | 62.7% (±43.4 points) |
| 5 | Interlaken | 59.8% (±18.2 points) |
| 6 | Brookdale | 55.3% (±43.6 points) |
| 7 | Watsonville | 55.2% (±5.0 points) |
| 8 | Live Oak (community) | 54.8% (±9.5 points) |
| 9 | Santa Cruz | 54.0% (±4.7 points) |
Showing 9 of 23 places in Santa Cruz County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Ben Lomond is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Ben Lomond
Are renters in Ben Lomond rent-burdened?
63.9% of renting households in Ben Lomond 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 Ben Lomond spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ben Lomond, CA spends 34.6% (±19.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ben Lomond CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ben Lomond CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ben Lomond CDP, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Ben Lomond CDP, California (place:05332, in state:06).
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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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