How many renters in Buellton, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.9% (±20.0 points) of renting households in Buellton, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.9% (±20.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 24.6% (±12.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.3% (±3.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Buellton
| Share of income spent on rent | Buellton | Santa Barbara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.3% (±7.7 points) | 8.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.8% (±5.0 points) | 11.4% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.2% (±20.3 points) | 12.0% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.8% (±9.2 points) | 10.2% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 27.3% (±15.4 points) | 8.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 24.6% (±12.7 points) | 49.5% | 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.
Buellton against Santa Barbara County, its state and the nation
| Buellton | Santa Barbara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.9% (±20.0 points) | 57.8% (±1.9 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 24.6% (±12.7 points) | 49.5% (±1.7 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.3% (±3.7 points) | 34.7% (±1.0 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $81,403 (±$4,842) | $70,675 (±$2,599) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,194 (±$104) | $2,131 (±$35) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Buellton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Santa Barbara County (57.8%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Santa Barbara County, Buellton ranks 14 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 667 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 Buellton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buellton | — | 51.9% (±20.0 points) | — |
| Solvang | 3.4 mi | 42.9% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Los Olivos | 5.4 mi | 63.8% (±58.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Ynez | 5.6 mi | 50.5% (±24.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Los Alamos | 9.8 mi | 21.0% (±41.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mission Hills | 15 mi | 22.1% (±26.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lompoc | 16 mi | 54.0% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vandenberg Village | 17 mi | 57.4% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vandenberg AFB | 19 mi | 77.1% (±10.3 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Vandenberg AFB, CA (77.1%).
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 Barbara County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Orcutt | 58.2% (±10.1 points) |
| 9 | Vandenberg Village | 57.4% (±22.1 points) |
| 10 | Toro Canyon | 55.9% (±32.4 points) |
| 11 | Santa Barbara | 55.7% (±3.7 points) |
| 12 | Lompoc | 54.0% (±6.0 points) |
| 13 | Montecito | 52.5% (±14.3 points) |
| 14 | Buellton | 51.9% (±20.0 points) |
| 15 | Santa Ynez | 50.5% (±24.8 points) |
| 16 | Goleta | 49.0% (±5.6 points) |
| 17 | University of California-Santa Barbara | 45.4% (±12.2 points) |
| 18 | Solvang | 42.9% (±15.3 points) |
| 19 | Eastern Goleta Valley | 40.9% (±8.9 points) |
| 20 | Mission Canyon | 38.0% (±26.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Santa Barbara 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 Buellton
Are renters in Buellton rent-burdened?
51.9% of renting households in Buellton 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 Buellton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Buellton, CA spends 30.3% (±3.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buellton city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buellton city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buellton 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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