What percentage of people rent in Mariposa, CA?
49.4% (±15.8 points) of the occupied homes in Mariposa, CA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 303 renting households against 310 that own their home.
In Mariposa, the share of households that rent went from 44.2% in 2015–2019 to 49.4% in 2020–2024 (+5.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 49.4% (±15.8 points)
- Renting households
- 303 (±133)
Who rents and who owns in Mariposa
| Mariposa | Mariposa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 49.4% (±15.8 points) | 25.3% (±3.7 points) | 44.1% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 303 (±133) | 1,897 (±291) | 5,980,523 (±22,985) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 310 (±118) | 5,611 (±355) | 7,567,568 (±37,334) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.4 (±0.3) | 1.9 (±0.2) | 2.7 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 1.7 (±0.4) | 2.0 (±0.1) | 3.0 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | — | $46,149 (±$10,704) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $62,857 (±$37,554) | $79,278 (±$10,833) | $127,456 (±$424) | $100,009 |
In Mariposa, the renter share is higher than in Mariposa County (25.3%).
It is not measurably different from California (44.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Mariposa County, Mariposa ranks 2 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 189 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Mariposa has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 44.2% (±11.6 points) | 49.4% (±15.8 points) | +5.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $749 (±$139) | $593 (±$131) | −20.8% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $27,454 (±$19,938) | $40,772 (±$20,374) | +48.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Mariposa
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariposa | — | 49.4% (±15.8 points) | — |
| Ahwahnee | 17 mi | 15.5% (±11.4 points) | Lower |
| Oakhurst | 22 mi | 17.3% (±5.4 points) | Lower |
| Coarsegold | 23 mi | 9.9% (±6.5 points) | Lower |
| Planada | 24 mi | 50.4% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Le Grand | 24 mi | 38.3% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Don Pedro | 24 mi | 15.9% (±10.8 points) | Lower |
| Yosemite Lakes | 24 mi | 16.4% (±8.2 points) | Lower |
| Yosemite Valley | 28 mi | 100.0% (±23.4 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ahwahnee, CA (15.5%), Oakhurst, CA (17.3%), Coarsegold, CA (9.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Yosemite Valley, CA (100.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Mariposa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yosemite Valley | 100.0% (±23.4 points) |
| 2 | Mariposa | 49.4% (±15.8 points) |
| 3 | Lake Don Pedro | 15.9% (±10.8 points) |
Mariposa is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Mariposa
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Mariposa, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Mariposa beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Mariposa, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Mariposa
How many renters are there in Mariposa?
Mariposa has an estimated 303 (±133) renting households, 49.4% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Mariposa?
In Mariposa, the share of households that rent went from 44.2% in 2015–2019 to 49.4% in 2020–2024 (+5.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Mariposa?
A renting household in Mariposa has 1.4 people on average, against 1.7 in an owned home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mariposa CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mariposa CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mariposa CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mariposa CDP, California
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mariposa CDP, California
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Mariposa CDP, California (place:45932, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Mariposa at a glance
- Median rent in Mariposa
- Rent burden in Mariposa
- Home values in Mariposa
- Homeowner costs in Mariposa
- Types of homes in Mariposa
- Bedrooms in Mariposa
- Age of homes in Mariposa
- Heating fuel in Mariposa
- Commute and cars in Mariposa
- Population growth in Mariposa
- California landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Mariposa County
- California places ranked by share of renters
- Housing data for every place in California