How many renters in Prunedale, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.3% (±14.8 points) of renting households in Prunedale, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.3% (±14.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.3% (±12.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.5% (±4.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Prunedale
| Share of income spent on rent | Prunedale | Monterey County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.0% (±8.0 points) | 8.6% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.6% (±6.0 points) | 10.5% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 26.5% (±18.0 points) | 12.6% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.5% (±16.1 points) | 12.7% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.0% (±7.4 points) | 10.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.3% (±12.8 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.
Prunedale against Monterey County, its state and the nation
| Prunedale | Monterey County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.3% (±14.8 points) | 55.6% (±2.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.3% (±12.8 points) | 45.0% (±2.0 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.5% (±4.3 points) | 32.7% (±0.9 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $66,744 (±$13,747) | $73,346 (±$3,092) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,618 (±$311) | $2,055 (±$32) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Prunedale, 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, Prunedale ranks 19 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 858 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 Prunedale
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prunedale | — | 44.3% (±14.8 points) | — |
| Elkhorn | 3.5 mi | 82.8% (±44.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Aromas | 4.6 mi | 4.0% (±15.5 points) | Lower |
| Las Lomas | 5.8 mi | 82.1% (±26.3 points) | Higher |
| Castroville | 6.3 mi | 52.2% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Juan Bautista | 6.9 mi | 36.6% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pajaro | 7.8 mi | 63.4% (±30.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boronda | 8.2 mi | 76.6% (±28.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salinas | 8.5 mi | 54.3% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Aromas, CA (4.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Las Lomas, CA (82.1%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Soledad | 52.9% (±16.2 points) |
| 14 | Castroville | 52.2% (±18.6 points) |
| 15 | Carmel Valley Village | 50.5% (±20.7 points) |
| 16 | Marina | 49.1% (±5.8 points) |
| 17 | Del Rey Oaks | 46.6% (±18.7 points) |
| 18 | Del Monte Forest | 45.6% (±20.4 points) |
| 19 | Prunedale | 44.3% (±14.8 points) |
| 20 | Greenfield | 42.8% (±11.1 points) |
| 21 | Pine Canyon | 31.5% (±37.3 points) |
Showing 9 of 21 places in Monterey County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Prunedale 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 Prunedale
Are renters in Prunedale rent-burdened?
44.3% of renting households in Prunedale 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 Prunedale spend on rent?
The median renting household in Prunedale, CA spends 28.5% (±4.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prunedale CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prunedale CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prunedale 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 Prunedale CDP, California (place:58870, 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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