How many renters in Capitola, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.7% (±9.4 points) of renting households in Capitola, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.7% (±9.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.7% (±8.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.2% (±2.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Capitola
| Share of income spent on rent | Capitola | Santa Cruz County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.0% (±2.4 points) | 12.1% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.6% (±5.3 points) | 11.0% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 22.1% (±8.7 points) | 11.7% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 23.6% (±10.2 points) | 13.4% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.0% (±4.4 points) | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.7% (±8.3 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.
Capitola against Santa Cruz County, its state and the nation
| Capitola | Santa Cruz County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.7% (±9.4 points) | 51.7% (±2.5 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.7% (±8.3 points) | 43.7% (±2.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.2% (±2.0 points) | 31.1% (±1.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $98,416 (±$2,984) | $80,482 (±$3,959) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,512 (±$193) | $2,264 (±$51) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Capitola, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Santa Cruz County (51.7%).
It is also lower than in California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Santa Cruz County, Capitola ranks 16 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 890 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 Capitola
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitola | — | 41.7% (±9.4 points) | — |
| Pleasure Point | 1.4 mi | 37.5% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Soquel | 1.5 mi | 49.5% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Live Oak (community) | 1.6 mi | 54.8% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Seacliff | 2.0 mi | 50.2% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Twin Lakes | 2.3 mi | 52.1% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aptos | 3.5 mi | 36.6% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rio del Mar | 4.0 mi | 50.8% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Cruz | 4.5 mi | 54.0% (±4.7 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Santa Cruz, CA (54.0%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Twin Lakes | 52.1% (±8.9 points) |
| 11 | Rio del Mar | 50.8% (±12.4 points) |
| 12 | Seacliff | 50.2% (±17.8 points) |
| 13 | Scotts Valley | 50.1% (±16.4 points) |
| 14 | Soquel | 49.5% (±13.7 points) |
| 15 | Felton | 47.3% (±23.2 points) |
| 16 | Capitola | 41.7% (±9.4 points) |
| 17 | Corralitos | 38.2% (±36.0 points) |
| 18 | Pleasure Point | 37.5% (±12.3 points) |
| 19 | Aptos | 36.6% (±19.5 points) |
| 20 | Freedom | 35.7% (±22.3 points) |
| 21 | La Selva Beach | 34.2% (±32.5 points) |
| 22 | Bonny Doon | 25.2% (±22.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Santa Cruz 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 Capitola
Are renters in Capitola rent-burdened?
41.7% of renting households in Capitola 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 Capitola spend on rent?
The median renting household in Capitola, CA spends 28.2% (±2.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Capitola city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Capitola city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Capitola 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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