How many renters in Discovery Bay, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
75.9% (±17.6 points) of renting households in Discovery Bay, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 75.9% (±17.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 73.1% (±16.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in Discovery Bay
| Share of income spent on rent | Discovery Bay | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.1% (±10.3 points) | 9.0% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.3% (±9.1 points) | 10.3% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 3.6% (±4.0 points) | 12.7% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.2% (±5.5 points) | 11.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.8% (±4.9 points) | 8.8% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 73.1% (±16.9 points) | 47.4% | 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.
Discovery Bay against Contra Costa County, its state and the nation
| Discovery Bay | Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 75.9% (±17.6 points) | 56.2% (±1.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 73.1% (±16.9 points) | 47.4% (±1.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 33.5% (±0.7 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | — | $81,336 (±$2,108) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,029 (±$887) | $2,375 (±$22) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Discovery Bay, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Contra Costa County (56.2%).
It is also higher than in California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Contra Costa County, Discovery Bay ranks 4 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 89 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 Discovery Bay
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Bay | — | 75.9% (±17.6 points) | — |
| Byron | 3.3 mi | 43.2% (±39.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Knightsen | 4.7 mi | 0.0% (±138.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brentwood | 6.9 mi | 59.3% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oakley | 8.0 mi | 51.1% (±11.0 points) | Lower |
| Bethel Island | 8.5 mi | 56.6% (±51.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain House | 10 mi | 45.2% (±17.2 points) | Lower |
| Antioch | 12 mi | 63.6% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Country Club | 15 mi | 70.3% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Oakley, CA (51.1%), Mountain House, CA (45.2%).
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 Contra Costa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castle Hill | 100.0% (±86.1 points) |
| 2 | Reliez Valley | 92.3% (±38.7 points) |
| 3 | Pinole | 76.3% (±14.4 points) |
| 4 | Discovery Bay | 75.9% (±17.6 points) |
| 5 | Clayton | 73.5% (±39.2 points) |
| 6 | Pittsburg | 65.9% (±5.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Antioch | 63.6% (±4.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | San Miguel (Contra Costa County) | 63.6% (±39.9 points) |
| 9 | Tara Hills | 61.8% (±22.8 points) |
| 10 | Alamo | 61.6% (±32.8 points) |
Showing 10 of 46 places in Contra Costa County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Discovery Bay 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 Discovery Bay
Are renters in Discovery Bay rent-burdened?
75.9% of renting households in Discovery Bay 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 Discovery Bay spend on rent?
The median renting household in Discovery Bay, CA spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Discovery Bay CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Discovery Bay CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Discovery Bay 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 Discovery Bay CDP, California (place:19339, 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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Figures last updated on .
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