How many renters in Pacific Grove, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.0% (±7.2 points) of renting households in Pacific Grove, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.0% (±7.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.6% (±5.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.4% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Pacific Grove
| Share of income spent on rent | Pacific Grove | Monterey County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.2% (±2.4 points) | 8.6% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.2% (±3.5 points) | 10.5% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.0% (±3.6 points) | 12.6% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.7% (±2.7 points) | 12.7% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.4% (±4.9 points) | 10.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.6% (±5.3 points) | 45.0% | 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.
Pacific Grove against Monterey County, its state and the nation
| Pacific Grove | Monterey County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.0% (±7.2 points) | 55.6% (±2.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.6% (±5.3 points) | 45.0% (±2.0 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.4% (±1.8 points) | 32.7% (±0.9 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $87,324 (±$10,640) | $73,346 (±$3,092) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,455 (±$129) | $2,055 (±$32) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Pacific Grove, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Monterey County (55.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Monterey County, Pacific Grove ranks 8 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 382 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 Pacific Grove
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Grove | — | 59.0% (±7.2 points) | — |
| Monterey | 2.8 mi | 56.1% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Del Monte Forest | 2.9 mi | 45.6% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sand City | 4.4 mi | 69.8% (±17.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carmel-by-the-Sea | 4.8 mi | 55.7% (±22.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Del Rey Oaks | 5.8 mi | 46.6% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Seaside | 6.0 mi | 65.4% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marina | 8.6 mi | 49.1% (±5.8 points) | Lower |
| Carmel Valley Village | 14 mi | 50.5% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Marina, CA (49.1%).
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 Monterey County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Las Lomas | 82.1% (±26.3 points) |
| 3 | Boronda | 76.6% (±28.8 points) |
| 4 | Sand City | 69.8% (±17.2 points) |
| 5 | Seaside | 65.4% (±5.9 points) |
| 6 | King City | 64.3% (±11.2 points) |
| 7 | Pajaro | 63.4% (±30.9 points) |
| 8 | Pacific Grove | 59.0% (±7.2 points) |
| 9 | Monterey | 56.1% (±4.9 points) |
| 10 | Carmel-by-the-Sea | 55.7% (±22.0 points) |
| 11 | Salinas | 54.3% (±3.9 points) |
| 12 | Gonzales | 53.5% (±15.0 points) |
| 13 | Soledad | 52.9% (±16.2 points) |
| 14 | Castroville | 52.2% (±18.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Monterey 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 Pacific Grove
Are renters in Pacific Grove rent-burdened?
59.0% of renting households in Pacific Grove 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 Pacific Grove spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pacific Grove, CA spends 33.4% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pacific Grove city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pacific Grove city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pacific Grove 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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