How many renters in Pajaro, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
63.4% (±30.9 points) of renting households in Pajaro, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 63.4% (±30.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.8% (±24.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.6% (±7.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Pajaro
| Share of income spent on rent | Pajaro | Monterey County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.7% (±11.5 points) | 8.6% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.3% (±9.8 points) | 10.5% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.5% (±12.7 points) | 12.6% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.1% (±12.2 points) | 12.7% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 18.6% (±18.5 points) | 10.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.8% (±24.7 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.
Pajaro against Monterey County, its state and the nation
| Pajaro | Monterey County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 63.4% (±30.9 points) | 55.6% (±2.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.8% (±24.7 points) | 45.0% (±2.0 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.6% (±7.1 points) | 32.7% (±0.9 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $67,216 (±$32,116) | $73,346 (±$3,092) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,850 (±$275) | $2,055 (±$32) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Pajaro, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Monterey County, Pajaro ranks 7 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 233 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 Pajaro
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pajaro | — | 63.4% (±30.9 points) | — |
| Watsonville | 2.3 mi | 55.2% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Las Lomas | 2.3 mi | 82.1% (±26.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Interlaken | 3.4 mi | 59.8% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Freedom | 4.0 mi | 35.7% (±22.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Amesti | 4.6 mi | 78.5% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Selva Beach | 5.9 mi | 34.2% (±32.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Corralitos | 6.3 mi | 38.2% (±36.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aromas | 6.4 mi | 4.0% (±15.5 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Aromas, CA (4.0%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkhorn | 82.8% (±44.2 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Monterey County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Pajaro 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 Pajaro
Are renters in Pajaro rent-burdened?
63.4% of renting households in Pajaro 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 Pajaro spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pajaro, CA spends 33.6% (±7.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pajaro CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pajaro CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pajaro 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 Pajaro CDP, California (place:55044, 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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