How many renters in Gonzales, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.5% (±15.0 points) of renting households in Gonzales, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.5% (±15.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.3% (±13.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.4% (±10.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Gonzales
| Share of income spent on rent | Gonzales | Monterey County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.8% (±7.5 points) | 8.6% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.4% (±10.6 points) | 10.5% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.2% (±8.3 points) | 12.6% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.2% (±8.8 points) | 12.7% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.2% (±6.1 points) | 10.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.3% (±13.7 points) | 45.0% | 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.
Gonzales against Monterey County, its state and the nation
| Gonzales | Monterey County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.5% (±15.0 points) | 55.6% (±2.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.3% (±13.7 points) | 45.0% (±2.0 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.4% (±10.0 points) | 32.7% (±0.9 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $52,423 (±$16,525) | $73,346 (±$3,092) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,524 (±$259) | $2,055 (±$32) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Gonzales, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Monterey County (55.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Monterey County, Gonzales ranks 12 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 599 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 Gonzales
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzales | — | 53.5% (±15.0 points) | — |
| Soledad | 8.5 mi | 52.9% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carmel Valley Village | 16 mi | 50.5% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salinas | 17 mi | 54.3% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenfield | 17 mi | 42.8% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boronda | 18 mi | 76.6% (±28.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgemark | 21 mi | 48.4% (±21.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Del Rey Oaks | 22 mi | 46.6% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Seaside | 22 mi | 65.4% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Monterey County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | King City | 64.3% (±11.2 points) |
| 7 | Pajaro | 63.4% (±30.9 points) |
| 8 | Pacific Grove | 59.0% (±7.2 points) |
| 9 | Monterey | 56.1% (±4.9 points) |
| 10 | Carmel-by-the-Sea | 55.7% (±22.0 points) |
| 11 | Salinas | 54.3% (±3.9 points) |
| 12 | Gonzales | 53.5% (±15.0 points) |
| 13 | Soledad | 52.9% (±16.2 points) |
| 14 | Castroville | 52.2% (±18.6 points) |
| 15 | Carmel Valley Village | 50.5% (±20.7 points) |
| 16 | Marina | 49.1% (±5.8 points) |
| 17 | Del Rey Oaks | 46.6% (±18.7 points) |
| 18 | Del Monte Forest | 45.6% (±20.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Monterey 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 Gonzales
Are renters in Gonzales rent-burdened?
53.5% of renting households in Gonzales 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 Gonzales spend on rent?
The median renting household in Gonzales, CA spends 33.4% (±10.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gonzales city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gonzales city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gonzales 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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