How many renters in Myrtletown, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
69.6% (±14.8 points) of renting households in Myrtletown, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 46.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 69.6% (±14.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 69.6% (±14.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 46.5% (±10.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Myrtletown
| Share of income spent on rent | Myrtletown | Humboldt County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.0% (±6.3 points) | 8.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 3.7% (±5.5 points) | 9.9% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.3% (±9.1 points) | 10.8% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.4% (±8.5 points) | 10.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 6.8% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 69.6% (±14.3 points) | 53.3% | 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.
Myrtletown against Humboldt County, its state and the nation
| Myrtletown | Humboldt County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 69.6% (±14.8 points) | 60.1% (±3.0 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 69.6% (±14.3 points) | 53.3% (±2.6 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 46.5% (±10.1 points) | 37.1% (±1.6 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $53,421 (±$32,670) | $41,604 (±$2,406) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,583 (±$314) | $1,287 (±$52) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Myrtletown, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Humboldt County (60.1%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Humboldt County, Myrtletown ranks 7 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 134 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 Myrtletown
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtletown | — | 69.6% (±14.8 points) | — |
| Eureka | 1.4 mi | 60.9% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cutten | 1.7 mi | 23.8% (±19.1 points) | Lower |
| Bayview (Humboldt County) | 3.0 mi | 61.5% (±28.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Hills | 4.2 mi | 91.7% (±29.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Humboldt Hill | 5.8 mi | 70.6% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arcata | 5.9 mi | 62.5% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Lake | 9.5 mi | 70.0% (±23.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| McKinleyville | 12 mi | 60.6% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cutten, CA (23.8%).
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 Humboldt County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Hills | 91.7% (±29.1 points) |
| 2 | Rio Dell | 85.8% (±16.2 points) |
| 3 | Westhaven-Moonstone | 80.4% (±22.4 points) |
| 4 | Willow Creek | 75.1% (±31.5 points) |
| 5 | Humboldt Hill | 70.6% (±16.3 points) |
| 6 | Blue Lake | 70.0% (±23.4 points) |
| 7 | Myrtletown | 69.6% (±14.8 points) |
| 8 | Garberville | 68.0% (±32.5 points) |
| 9 | Arcata | 62.5% (±7.1 points) |
| 10 | Bayview (Humboldt County) | 61.5% (±28.4 points) |
| 11 | Eureka | 60.9% (±5.9 points) |
| 12 | McKinleyville | 60.6% (±10.8 points) |
| 13 | Trinidad | 52.1% (±46.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Humboldt County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Myrtletown 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 Myrtletown
Are renters in Myrtletown rent-burdened?
69.6% of renting households in Myrtletown 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 Myrtletown spend on rent?
The median renting household in Myrtletown, CA spends 46.5% (±10.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Myrtletown CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Myrtletown CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Myrtletown 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 Myrtletown CDP, California (place:50188, 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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