How many renters in Goleta, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.0% (±5.6 points) of renting households in Goleta, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.0% (±5.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.8% (±5.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.6% (±2.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Goleta
| Share of income spent on rent | Goleta | Santa Barbara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.0% (±4.0 points) | 8.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.9% (±2.3 points) | 11.4% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.1% (±3.8 points) | 12.0% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.1% (±3.8 points) | 10.2% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.2% (±2.0 points) | 8.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.8% (±5.2 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.
Goleta against Santa Barbara County, its state and the nation
| Goleta | Santa Barbara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.0% (±5.6 points) | 57.8% (±1.9 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.8% (±5.2 points) | 49.5% (±1.7 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.6% (±2.6 points) | 34.7% (±1.0 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $96,702 (±$7,186) | $70,675 (±$2,599) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,437 (±$120) | $2,131 (±$35) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Goleta, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Santa Barbara County (57.8%).
It is also lower than in California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Santa Barbara County, Goleta ranks 16 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 750 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 Goleta
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goleta | — | 49.0% (±5.6 points) | — |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | 1.4 mi | 45.4% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Isla Vista | 1.6 mi | 88.8% (±5.4 points) | Higher |
| Eastern Goleta Valley | 4.2 mi | 40.9% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mission Canyon | 8.2 mi | 38.0% (±26.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Barbara | 8.6 mi | 55.7% (±3.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montecito | 13 mi | 52.5% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summerland | 16 mi | 100.0% (±25.9 points) | Higher |
| Toro Canyon | 17 mi | 55.9% (±32.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Isla Vista, CA (88.8%), 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Toro Canyon | 55.9% (±32.4 points) |
| 11 | Santa Barbara | 55.7% (±3.7 points) |
| 12 | Lompoc | 54.0% (±6.0 points) |
| 13 | Montecito | 52.5% (±14.3 points) |
| 14 | Buellton | 51.9% (±20.0 points) |
| 15 | Santa Ynez | 50.5% (±24.8 points) |
| 16 | Goleta | 49.0% (±5.6 points) |
| 17 | University of California-Santa Barbara | 45.4% (±12.2 points) |
| 18 | Solvang | 42.9% (±15.3 points) |
| 19 | Eastern Goleta Valley | 40.9% (±8.9 points) |
| 20 | Mission Canyon | 38.0% (±26.1 points) |
| 21 | Mission Hills | 22.1% (±26.5 points) |
| 22 | Los Alamos | 21.0% (±41.0 points) |
Showing 13 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 Goleta
Are renters in Goleta rent-burdened?
49.0% of renting households in Goleta 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 Goleta spend on rent?
The median renting household in Goleta, CA spends 29.6% (±2.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Goleta city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Goleta city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Goleta 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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