How many renters in Oakley, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.1% (±11.0 points) of renting households in Oakley, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.1% (±11.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.6% (±8.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.4% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Oakley
| Share of income spent on rent | Oakley | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.8% (±8.9 points) | 9.0% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.7% (±10.9 points) | 10.3% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.9% (±5.5 points) | 12.7% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.6% (±6.3 points) | 11.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.5% (±7.2 points) | 8.8% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.6% (±8.3 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.
Oakley against Contra Costa County, its state and the nation
| Oakley | Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.1% (±11.0 points) | 56.2% (±1.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.6% (±8.3 points) | 47.4% (±1.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.4% (±3.6 points) | 33.5% (±0.7 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $108,912 (±$32,170) | $81,336 (±$2,108) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,953 (±$223) | $2,375 (±$22) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Oakley, 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, Oakley ranks 31 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 696 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 Oakley
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley | — | 51.1% (±11.0 points) | — |
| Knightsen | 3.4 mi | 0.0% (±138.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bethel Island | 4.1 mi | 56.6% (±51.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brentwood | 4.4 mi | 59.3% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Antioch | 5.7 mi | 63.6% (±4.7 points) | Higher |
| Discovery Bay | 8.0 mi | 75.9% (±17.6 points) | Higher |
| Byron | 8.8 mi | 43.2% (±39.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pittsburg | 11 mi | 65.9% (±5.7 points) | Higher |
| Isleton | 12 mi | 49.0% (±38.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Antioch, CA (63.6%), Discovery Bay, CA (75.9%), Pittsburg, CA (65.9%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Saranap | 54.5% (±21.3 points) |
| 26 | North Richmond | 54.3% (±22.7 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Contra Costa Centre | 53.3% (±10.6 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Kensington | 53.3% (±33.3 points) |
| 29 | Montalvin Manor | 51.6% (±50.8 points) |
| 30 | Bay Point | 51.5% (±8.8 points) |
| 31 | Oakley | 51.1% (±11.0 points) |
| 32 | Walnut Creek | 51.0% (±4.8 points) |
| 33 | Camino Tassajara | 50.8% (±25.5 points) |
| 34 | El Cerrito | 49.9% (±5.6 points) |
| 35 (tie) | San Ramon | 49.1% (±6.3 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Rodeo | 49.1% (±16.1 points) |
| 37 | Acalanes Ridge | 46.6% (±54.8 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 Oakley
Are renters in Oakley rent-burdened?
51.1% of renting households in Oakley 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 Oakley spend on rent?
The median renting household in Oakley, CA spends 30.4% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakley city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakley city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakley 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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