How many renters in Carpinteria, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
65.1% (±10.6 points) of renting households in Carpinteria, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 65.1% (±10.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 59.0% (±10.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.9% (±3.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Carpinteria
| Share of income spent on rent | Carpinteria | Santa Barbara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.2% (±2.8 points) | 8.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.0% (±6.3 points) | 11.4% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.2% (±6.2 points) | 12.0% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.5% (±5.9 points) | 10.2% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.1% (±3.2 points) | 8.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 59.0% (±10.1 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.
Carpinteria against Santa Barbara County, its state and the nation
| Carpinteria | Santa Barbara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 65.1% (±10.6 points) | 57.8% (±1.9 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 59.0% (±10.1 points) | 49.5% (±1.7 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.9% (±3.3 points) | 34.7% (±1.0 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $74,000 (±$26,055) | $70,675 (±$2,599) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,377 (±$149) | $2,131 (±$35) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Carpinteria, 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 higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Santa Barbara County, Carpinteria 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 188 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 Carpinteria
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpinteria | — | 65.1% (±10.6 points) | — |
| Toro Canyon | 4.3 mi | 55.9% (±32.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summerland | 5.4 mi | 100.0% (±25.9 points) | Higher |
| Montecito | 7.9 mi | 52.5% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak View | 12 mi | 53.4% (±27.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Barbara | 12 mi | 55.7% (±3.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mira Monte | 13 mi | 61.9% (±24.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mission Canyon | 13 mi | 38.0% (±26.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Meiners Oaks | 14 mi | 76.7% (±24.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Summerland, CA (100.0%).
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 Barbara County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summerland | 100.0% (±25.9 points) |
| 2 | Isla Vista | 88.8% (±5.4 points) |
| 3 | Vandenberg AFB | 77.1% (±10.3 points) |
| 4 | Guadalupe | 68.8% (±13.0 points) |
| 5 | Carpinteria | 65.1% (±10.6 points) |
| 6 | Los Olivos | 63.8% (±58.3 points) |
| 7 | Santa Maria | 61.0% (±3.8 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 11 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 Carpinteria
Are renters in Carpinteria rent-burdened?
65.1% of renting households in Carpinteria 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 Carpinteria spend on rent?
The median renting household in Carpinteria, CA spends 37.9% (±3.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carpinteria city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carpinteria city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carpinteria 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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