How many renters in King City, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
64.3% (±11.2 points) of renting households in King City, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 64.3% (±11.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 57.1% (±10.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.6% (±4.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in King City
| Share of income spent on rent | King City | Monterey County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.1% (±3.0 points) | 8.6% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.8% (±5.8 points) | 10.5% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.2% (±6.0 points) | 12.6% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.6% (±3.8 points) | 12.7% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.2% (±4.7 points) | 10.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 57.1% (±10.2 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.
King City against Monterey County, its state and the nation
| King City | Monterey County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 64.3% (±11.2 points) | 55.6% (±2.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 57.1% (±10.2 points) | 45.0% (±2.0 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.6% (±4.4 points) | 32.7% (±0.9 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,318 (±$2,306) | $73,346 (±$3,092) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,534 (±$170) | $2,055 (±$32) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In King City, 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 higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Monterey County, King City ranks 6 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 209 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 King City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| King City | — | 64.3% (±11.2 points) | — |
| Pine Canyon | 3.1 mi | 31.5% (±37.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenfield | 9.7 mi | 42.8% (±11.1 points) | Lower |
| Soledad | 18 mi | 52.9% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gonzales | 26 mi | 53.5% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Nacimiento | 37 mi | 31.4% (±30.0 points) | Lower |
| Carmel Valley Village | 39 mi | 50.5% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County) | 40 mi | 52.0% (±28.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgemark | 43 mi | 48.4% (±21.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Greenfield, CA (42.8%), Lake Nacimiento, CA (31.4%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkhorn | 82.8% (±44.2 points) |
| 2 | Las Lomas | 82.1% (±26.3 points) |
| 3 | Boronda | 76.6% (±28.8 points) |
| 4 | Sand City | 69.8% (±17.2 points) |
| 5 | Seaside | 65.4% (±5.9 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 12 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 King City
Are renters in King City rent-burdened?
64.3% of renting households in King City 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 King City spend on rent?
The median renting household in King City, CA spends 37.6% (±4.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — King City city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — King City city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — King City city, 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 King City city, California (place:38520, 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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