How many renters in Scotts Valley, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.1% (±16.4 points) of renting households in Scotts Valley, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.1% (±16.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.4% (±15.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.0% (±6.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Scotts Valley
| Share of income spent on rent | Scotts Valley | Santa Cruz County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.9% (±7.3 points) | 12.1% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.3% (±8.4 points) | 11.0% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.1% (±11.3 points) | 11.7% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.7% (±7.8 points) | 13.4% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.7% (±6.5 points) | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.4% (±15.1 points) | 43.7% | 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.
Scotts Valley against Santa Cruz County, its state and the nation
| Scotts Valley | Santa Cruz County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.1% (±16.4 points) | 51.7% (±2.5 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.4% (±15.1 points) | 43.7% (±2.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.0% (±6.7 points) | 31.1% (±1.4 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $98,269 (±$39,570) | $80,482 (±$3,959) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,491 (±$302) | $2,264 (±$51) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Scotts Valley, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Santa Cruz County (51.7%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Santa Cruz County, Scotts Valley ranks 13 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 722 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 Scotts Valley
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotts Valley | — | 50.1% (±16.4 points) | — |
| Felton | 4.0 mi | 47.3% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ben Lomond | 4.5 mi | 63.9% (±27.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Live Oak (community) | 5.1 mi | 54.8% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Soquel | 5.3 mi | 49.5% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Cruz | 5.8 mi | 54.0% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Capitola | 6.3 mi | 41.7% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookdale | 6.5 mi | 55.3% (±43.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Twin Lakes | 6.6 mi | 52.1% (±8.9 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 Santa Cruz County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Watsonville | 55.2% (±5.0 points) |
| 8 | Live Oak (community) | 54.8% (±9.5 points) |
| 9 | Santa Cruz | 54.0% (±4.7 points) |
| 10 | Twin Lakes | 52.1% (±8.9 points) |
| 11 | Rio del Mar | 50.8% (±12.4 points) |
| 12 | Seacliff | 50.2% (±17.8 points) |
| 13 | Scotts Valley | 50.1% (±16.4 points) |
| 14 | Soquel | 49.5% (±13.7 points) |
| 15 | Felton | 47.3% (±23.2 points) |
| 16 | Capitola | 41.7% (±9.4 points) |
| 17 | Corralitos | 38.2% (±36.0 points) |
| 18 | Pleasure Point | 37.5% (±12.3 points) |
| 19 | Aptos | 36.6% (±19.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Santa Cruz 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 Scotts Valley
Are renters in Scotts Valley rent-burdened?
50.1% of renting households in Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley spend on rent?
The median renting household in Scotts Valley, CA spends 30.0% (±6.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scotts Valley city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scotts Valley city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scotts Valley city, 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 Scotts Valley city, California (place:70588, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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