How many renters in Gilroy, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.4% (±6.7 points) of renting households in Gilroy, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.4% (±6.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.3% (±6.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.8% (±3.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Gilroy
| Share of income spent on rent | Gilroy | Santa Clara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.0% (±1.7 points) | 16.9% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.1% (±2.4 points) | 14.3% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.7% (±4.2 points) | 13.1% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.9% (±5.7 points) | 10.7% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.1% (±3.0 points) | 8.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.3% (±6.0 points) | 36.4% | 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.
Gilroy against Santa Clara County, its state and the nation
| Gilroy | Santa Clara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.4% (±6.7 points) | 45.0% (±0.9 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.3% (±6.0 points) | 36.4% (±0.8 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.8% (±3.4 points) | 27.7% (±0.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $82,220 (±$7,077) | $122,974 (±$2,206) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,301 (±$93) | $2,857 (±$19) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Gilroy, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Santa Clara County (45.0%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Santa Clara County, Gilroy ranks 6 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 602 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 Gilroy
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilroy | — | 53.4% (±6.7 points) | — |
| San Martin | 5.3 mi | 53.8% (±29.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Interlaken | 9.2 mi | 59.8% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morgan Hill | 9.3 mi | 55.1% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aromas | 9.4 mi | 4.0% (±15.5 points) | Lower |
| Pajaro | 11 mi | 63.4% (±30.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Amesti | 11 mi | 78.5% (±19.1 points) | Higher |
| Corralitos | 11 mi | 38.2% (±36.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Juan Bautista | 11 mi | 36.6% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Aromas, CA (4.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Amesti, CA (78.5%).
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 Santa Clara County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford | 71.8% (±9.0 points) |
| 2 | Morgan Hill | 55.1% (±8.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Burbank (community) | 53.8% (±17.2 points) |
| 3 (tie) | East Foothills | 53.8% (±26.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | San Martin | 53.8% (±29.8 points) |
| 6 | Gilroy | 53.4% (±6.7 points) |
| 7 | Alum Rock | 52.2% (±15.0 points) |
| 8 | Saratoga | 51.6% (±11.8 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Campbell | 50.3% (±5.9 points) |
| 9 (tie) | San Jose | 50.3% (±1.3 points) |
| 11 | Lexington Hills | 50.0% (±38.1 points) |
| 12 | Los Altos Hills | 47.6% (±37.7 points) |
Showing 12 of 23 places in Santa Clara 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 Gilroy
Are renters in Gilroy rent-burdened?
53.4% of renting households in Gilroy 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 Gilroy spend on rent?
The median renting household in Gilroy, CA spends 31.8% (±3.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gilroy city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gilroy city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gilroy 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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