How many renters in Montecito, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.5% (±14.3 points) of renting households in Montecito, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.5% (±14.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 49.8% (±14.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.7% (±12.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Montecito
| Share of income spent on rent | Montecito | Santa Barbara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.7% (±8.5 points) | 8.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.0% (±6.7 points) | 11.4% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.9% (±6.8 points) | 12.0% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.9% (±6.0 points) | 10.2% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.7% (±3.0 points) | 8.3% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 49.8% (±14.0 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.
Montecito against Santa Barbara County, its state and the nation
| Montecito | Santa Barbara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.5% (±14.3 points) | 57.8% (±1.9 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 49.8% (±14.0 points) | 49.5% (±1.7 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.7% (±12.8 points) | 34.7% (±1.0 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $112,143 (±$45,514) | $70,675 (±$2,599) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $2,131 (±$35) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Montecito, 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, Montecito ranks 13 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 646 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 Montecito
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montecito | — | 52.5% (±14.3 points) | — |
| Summerland | 2.6 mi | 100.0% (±25.9 points) | Higher |
| Toro Canyon | 4.1 mi | 55.9% (±32.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Barbara | 4.7 mi | 55.7% (±3.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mission Canyon | 5.4 mi | 38.0% (±26.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carpinteria | 7.9 mi | 65.1% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eastern Goleta Valley | 8.9 mi | 40.9% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | 12 mi | 45.4% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Goleta | 13 mi | 49.0% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 19 | Eastern Goleta Valley | 40.9% (±8.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Santa Barbara County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Montecito 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).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Montecito
Are renters in Montecito rent-burdened?
52.5% of renting households in Montecito 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 Montecito spend on rent?
The median renting household in Montecito, CA spends 34.7% (±12.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montecito CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montecito CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montecito CDP, 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 Montecito CDP, California (place:48844, 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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