How many renters in Moraga, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
60.0% (±14.9 points) of renting households in Moraga, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 39.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 60.0% (±14.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 54.0% (±14.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 39.3% (±16.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Moraga
| Share of income spent on rent | Moraga | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.2% (±9.3 points) | 9.0% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.4% (±4.5 points) | 10.3% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.1% (±8.4 points) | 12.7% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.3% (±4.1 points) | 11.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.0% (±4.6 points) | 8.8% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 54.0% (±14.2 points) | 47.4% | 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.
Moraga against Contra Costa County, its state and the nation
| Moraga | Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 60.0% (±14.9 points) | 56.2% (±1.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 54.0% (±14.2 points) | 47.4% (±1.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 39.3% (±16.8 points) | 33.5% (±0.7 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $110,000 (±$86,271) | $81,336 (±$2,108) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,895 (±$593) | $2,375 (±$22) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Moraga, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Contra Costa County (56.2%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Contra Costa County, Moraga ranks 13 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 345 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 Moraga
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moraga | — | 60.0% (±14.9 points) | — |
| Lafayette | 3.1 mi | 35.5% (±9.0 points) | Lower |
| Orinda | 3.5 mi | 38.2% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Saranap | 3.9 mi | 54.5% (±21.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Castle Hill | 4.1 mi | 100.0% (±86.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Acalanes Ridge | 4.8 mi | 46.6% (±54.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Miguel (Contra Costa County) | 5.5 mi | 63.6% (±39.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walnut Creek | 6.0 mi | 51.0% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alamo | 6.0 mi | 61.6% (±32.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lafayette, CA (35.5%).
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 Contra Costa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Antioch | 63.6% (±4.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | San Miguel (Contra Costa County) | 63.6% (±39.9 points) |
| 9 | Tara Hills | 61.8% (±22.8 points) |
| 10 | Alamo | 61.6% (±32.8 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Crockett | 60.4% (±17.9 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Rollingwood | 60.4% (±25.4 points) |
| 13 | Moraga | 60.0% (±14.9 points) |
| 14 | Hercules | 59.6% (±12.8 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Brentwood | 59.3% (±9.5 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Concord | 59.3% (±3.8 points) |
| 17 | Pleasant Hill | 57.7% (±9.1 points) |
| 18 | Mountain View (community) | 57.2% (±22.3 points) |
| 19 | Bethel Island | 56.6% (±51.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 46 places in Contra Costa 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 Moraga
Are renters in Moraga rent-burdened?
60.0% of renting households in Moraga 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 Moraga spend on rent?
The median renting household in Moraga, CA spends 39.3% (±16.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Moraga town, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Moraga town, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Moraga town, 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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