How many renters in Oceano, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.0% (±18.6 points) of renting households in Oceano, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.0% (±18.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.7% (±18.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.7% (±12.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Oceano
| Share of income spent on rent | Oceano | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.8% (±8.2 points) | 9.0% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 27.7% (±22.3 points) | 11.2% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.2% (±4.8 points) | 10.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.3% (±8.3 points) | 11.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.3% (±2.1 points) | 9.2% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.7% (±18.5 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.
Oceano against San Luis Obispo County, its state and the nation
| Oceano | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.0% (±18.6 points) | 57.5% (±2.6 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.7% (±18.5 points) | 48.3% (±2.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.7% (±12.1 points) | 34.1% (±1.1 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $71,835 (±$16,220) | $65,806 (±$3,300) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,584 (±$628) | $1,992 (±$45) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Oceano, 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, Oceano ranks 19 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 863 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 Oceano
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceano | — | 44.0% (±18.6 points) | — |
| Grover Beach | 1.5 mi | 51.3% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arroyo Grande | 2.1 mi | 63.1% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Callender | 4.1 mi | 35.0% (±42.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pismo Beach | 5.1 mi | 50.0% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodlands | 5.9 mi | 100.0% (±119.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Los Ranchos | 7.8 mi | 0.0% (±78.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nipomo | 7.9 mi | 50.0% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avila Beach | 9.3 mi | 62.0% (±62.4 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 San Luis Obispo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 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 10 of 22 places in San Luis Obispo County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Oceano 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 Oceano
Are renters in Oceano rent-burdened?
44.0% of renting households in Oceano 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 Oceano spend on rent?
The median renting household in Oceano, CA spends 27.7% (±12.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oceano CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oceano CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oceano 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 Oceano CDP, California (place:53294, 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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