How many renters in Morro Bay, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.5% (±11.1 points) of renting households in Morro Bay, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.5% (±11.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.9% (±8.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.9% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Morro Bay
| Share of income spent on rent | Morro Bay | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.6% (±6.2 points) | 9.0% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.6% (±5.2 points) | 11.2% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.7% (±4.2 points) | 10.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.5% (±7.2 points) | 11.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.6% (±6.6 points) | 9.2% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.9% (±8.9 points) | 48.3% | 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.
Morro Bay against San Luis Obispo County, its state and the nation
| Morro Bay | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.5% (±11.1 points) | 57.5% (±2.6 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.9% (±8.9 points) | 48.3% (±2.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.9% (±3.0 points) | 34.1% (±1.1 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $79,503 (±$8,950) | $65,806 (±$3,300) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,858 (±$93) | $1,992 (±$45) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Morro Bay, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from San Luis Obispo County (57.5%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In San Luis Obispo County, Morro Bay ranks 17 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 738 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 Morro Bay
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morro Bay | — | 49.5% (±11.1 points) | — |
| Los Osos | 4.8 mi | 48.5% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cayucos | 5.2 mi | 51.4% (±21.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| California Polytechnic State University | 12 mi | 100.0% (±128.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Atascadero | 13 mi | 53.2% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Luis Obispo | 13 mi | 67.0% (±4.1 points) | Higher |
| Avila Beach | 14 mi | 62.0% (±62.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Margarita | 15 mi | 95.6% (±77.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Templeton | 16 mi | 53.2% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: San Luis Obispo, CA (67.0%).
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 San Luis Obispo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (tie) | Templeton | 53.2% (±18.8 points) |
| 12 | San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County) | 52.0% (±28.4 points) |
| 13 | Cayucos | 51.4% (±21.8 points) |
| 14 | Grover Beach | 51.3% (±13.2 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Pismo Beach | 50.0% (±12.2 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Nipomo | 50.0% (±12.5 points) |
| 17 | Morro Bay | 49.5% (±11.1 points) |
| 18 | Los Osos | 48.5% (±12.0 points) |
| 19 | Oceano | 44.0% (±18.6 points) |
| 20 | Callender | 35.0% (±42.9 points) |
| 21 | Lake Nacimiento | 31.4% (±30.0 points) |
| 22 | Los Ranchos | 0.0% (±78.9 points) |
Showing 12 of 22 places in San Luis Obispo 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 Morro Bay
Are renters in Morro Bay rent-burdened?
49.5% of renting households in Morro Bay 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 Morro Bay spend on rent?
The median renting household in Morro Bay, CA spends 29.9% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morro Bay city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morro Bay city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morro Bay 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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