How many renters in Mountain View (community), CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.2% (±22.3 points) of renting households in Mountain View (community), CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.2% (±22.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 53.1% (±21.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.9% (±23.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mountain View (community)
| Share of income spent on rent | Mountain View (community) | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.7% (±13.5 points) | 9.0% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.2% (±13.2 points) | 10.3% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.3% (±7.5 points) | 12.7% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.6% (±14.2 points) | 11.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.1% (±6.8 points) | 8.8% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 53.1% (±21.2 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.
Mountain View (community) against Contra Costa County, its state and the nation
| Mountain View (community) | Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.2% (±22.3 points) | 56.2% (±1.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 53.1% (±21.2 points) | 47.4% (±1.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.9% (±23.9 points) | 33.5% (±0.7 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $74,097 (±$27,791) | $81,336 (±$2,108) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,018 (±$380) | $2,375 (±$22) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Mountain View (community), 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, Mountain View (community) ranks 18 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 464 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 Mountain View (community)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View (community) | — | 57.2% (±22.3 points) | — |
| Martinez | 0.8 mi | 44.6% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vine Hill | 1.6 mi | 39.8% (±30.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pacheco | 3.0 mi | 39.6% (±26.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Hill | 4.4 mi | 57.7% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reliez Valley | 4.9 mi | 92.3% (±38.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Benicia | 4.9 mi | 61.4% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crockett | 6.3 mi | 60.4% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Contra Costa Centre | 6.7 mi | 53.3% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 20 | San Pablo | 56.4% (±7.8 points) |
| 21 | Blackhawk | 56.1% (±32.9 points) |
| 22 | Richmond | 56.0% (±4.0 points) |
| 23 | El Sobrante (Contra Costa County) | 55.7% (±12.2 points) |
| 24 | Danville | 54.7% (±10.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 46 places in Contra Costa County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Mountain View (community) 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 Mountain View (community)
Are renters in Mountain View (community) rent-burdened?
57.2% of renting households in Mountain View (community) 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 Mountain View (community) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mountain View (community), CA spends 36.9% (±23.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain View CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain View CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain View 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 Mountain View CDP, California (place:49651, 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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Figures last updated on .
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