How many renters in Cambria, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
72.0% (±17.1 points) of renting households in Cambria, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 43.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 72.0% (±17.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 60.5% (±15.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 43.0% (±13.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cambria
| Share of income spent on rent | Cambria | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 9.0% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.7% (±13.8 points) | 11.2% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.3% (±9.5 points) | 10.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 1.0% (±2.1 points) | 11.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.5% (±7.4 points) | 9.2% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 60.5% (±15.4 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.
Cambria against San Luis Obispo County, its state and the nation
| Cambria | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 72.0% (±17.1 points) | 57.5% (±2.6 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 60.5% (±15.4 points) | 48.3% (±2.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 43.0% (±13.1 points) | 34.1% (±1.1 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $57,237 (±$22,629) | $65,806 (±$3,300) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,924 (±$332) | $1,992 (±$45) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Cambria, 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 higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In San Luis Obispo County, Cambria ranks 5 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 110 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 Cambria
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria | — | 72.0% (±17.1 points) | — |
| Cayucos | 13 mi | 51.4% (±21.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Nacimiento | 17 mi | 31.4% (±30.0 points) | Lower |
| Morro Bay | 18 mi | 49.5% (±11.1 points) | Lower |
| Templeton | 21 mi | 53.2% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Los Osos | 22 mi | 48.5% (±12.0 points) | Lower |
| Atascadero | 23 mi | 53.2% (±7.0 points) | Lower |
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | 25 mi | 60.1% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County) | 26 mi | 52.0% (±28.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake Nacimiento, CA (31.4%), Morro Bay, CA (49.5%), Los Osos, CA (48.5%).
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) |
Showing 11 of 22 places in San Luis Obispo County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Cambria 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 Cambria
Are renters in Cambria rent-burdened?
72.0% of renting households in Cambria 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 Cambria spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cambria, CA spends 43.0% (±13.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cambria CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cambria CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cambria 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 Cambria CDP, California (place:10074, 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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