How many renters in Pismo Beach, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.0% (±12.2 points) of renting households in Pismo Beach, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.0% (±12.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.9% (±9.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.0% (±4.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Pismo Beach
| Share of income spent on rent | Pismo Beach | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.7% (±6.0 points) | 9.0% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.0% (±6.3 points) | 11.2% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.9% (±6.3 points) | 10.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.3% (±5.1 points) | 11.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 16.1% (±8.3 points) | 9.2% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.9% (±9.0 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.
Pismo Beach against San Luis Obispo County, its state and the nation
| Pismo Beach | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.0% (±12.2 points) | 57.5% (±2.6 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.9% (±9.0 points) | 48.3% (±2.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.0% (±4.9 points) | 34.1% (±1.1 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $90,000 (±$33,279) | $65,806 (±$3,300) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,232 (±$320) | $1,992 (±$45) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Pismo Beach, 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, Pismo Beach ranks 15 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 723 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 Pismo Beach
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pismo Beach | — | 50.0% (±12.2 points) | — |
| Grover Beach | 3.8 mi | 51.3% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avila Beach | 4.1 mi | 62.0% (±62.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Los Ranchos | 4.9 mi | 0.0% (±78.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oceano | 5.1 mi | 44.0% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arroyo Grande | 5.4 mi | 63.1% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Luis Obispo | 7.8 mi | 67.0% (±4.1 points) | Higher |
| Callender | 9.1 mi | 35.0% (±42.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| California Polytechnic State University | 11 mi | 100.0% (±128.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: San Luis Obispo, CA (67.0%).
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 San Luis Obispo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | 60.1% (±7.7 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Atascadero | 53.2% (±7.0 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Templeton | 53.2% (±18.8 points) |
| 12 | San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County) | 52.0% (±28.4 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in San Luis Obispo 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 Pismo Beach
Are renters in Pismo Beach rent-burdened?
50.0% of renting households in Pismo Beach 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 Pismo Beach spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pismo Beach, CA spends 30.0% (±4.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pismo Beach city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pismo Beach city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pismo Beach 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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