How many renters in Lompoc, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.0% (±6.0 points) of renting households in Lompoc, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.0% (±6.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.6% (±5.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.4% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lompoc
| Share of income spent on rent | Lompoc | Santa Barbara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.3% (±2.3 points) | 8.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.2% (±4.1 points) | 11.4% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.4% (±3.0 points) | 12.0% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.1% (±3.0 points) | 10.2% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.4% (±2.9 points) | 8.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.6% (±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.
Lompoc against Santa Barbara County, its state and the nation
| Lompoc | Santa Barbara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.0% (±6.0 points) | 57.8% (±1.9 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.6% (±5.2 points) | 49.5% (±1.7 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.4% (±3.1 points) | 34.7% (±1.0 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $56,282 (±$7,535) | $70,675 (±$2,599) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,589 (±$63) | $2,131 (±$35) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lompoc, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Santa Barbara County (57.8%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Santa Barbara County, Lompoc ranks 12 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 581 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 Lompoc
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lompoc | — | 54.0% (±6.0 points) | — |
| Mission Hills | 2.5 mi | 22.1% (±26.5 points) | Lower |
| Vandenberg Village | 3.4 mi | 57.4% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vandenberg AFB | 4.9 mi | 77.1% (±10.3 points) | Higher |
| Los Alamos | 12 mi | 21.0% (±41.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orcutt | 15 mi | 58.2% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buellton | 16 mi | 51.9% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Maria | 19 mi | 61.0% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Solvang | 19 mi | 42.9% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mission Hills, CA (22.1%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Vandenberg AFB, CA (77.1%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Los Olivos | 63.8% (±58.3 points) |
| 7 | Santa Maria | 61.0% (±3.8 points) |
| 8 | Orcutt | 58.2% (±10.1 points) |
| 9 | Vandenberg Village | 57.4% (±22.1 points) |
| 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) |
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 Lompoc
Are renters in Lompoc rent-burdened?
54.0% of renting households in Lompoc 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 Lompoc spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lompoc, CA spends 32.4% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lompoc city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lompoc city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lompoc 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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