How many renters in Sebastopol, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.3% (±10.4 points) of renting households in Sebastopol, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.3% (±10.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.6% (±9.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.2% (±5.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sebastopol
| Share of income spent on rent | Sebastopol | Sonoma County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.8% (±3.8 points) | 10.2% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.4% (±9.0 points) | 10.4% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.2% (±7.8 points) | 12.3% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.3% (±6.8 points) | 12.3% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.7% (±3.9 points) | 10.7% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.6% (±9.6 points) | 44.1% | 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.
Sebastopol against Sonoma County, its state and the nation
| Sebastopol | Sonoma County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.3% (±10.4 points) | 54.8% (±2.0 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.6% (±9.6 points) | 44.1% (±1.7 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.2% (±5.6 points) | 32.3% (±0.8 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $59,405 (±$17,670) | $77,033 (±$3,527) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,902 (±$224) | $2,158 (±$30) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Sebastopol, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Sonoma County (54.8%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Sonoma County, Sebastopol ranks 14 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 715 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 Sebastopol
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastopol | — | 50.3% (±10.4 points) | — |
| Graton | 3.3 mi | 33.0% (±46.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Occidental | 5.8 mi | 36.4% (±47.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forestville | 6.6 mi | 43.7% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Rosa | 7.3 mi | 54.9% (±3.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rohnert Park | 7.8 mi | 56.1% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cotati | 8.1 mi | 42.3% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Larkfield-Wikiup | 8.8 mi | 64.6% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Windsor | 9.9 mi | 57.6% (±11.5 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 Sonoma County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Petaluma | 57.3% (±5.9 points) |
| 9 | Boyes Hot Springs | 56.2% (±25.7 points) |
| 10 | Rohnert Park | 56.1% (±6.2 points) |
| 11 | Santa Rosa | 54.9% (±3.1 points) |
| 12 | Healdsburg | 54.0% (±10.2 points) |
| 13 | El Verano | 53.2% (±24.6 points) |
| 14 | Sebastopol | 50.3% (±10.4 points) |
| 15 | Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente | 47.2% (±18.5 points) |
| 16 | Forestville | 43.7% (±23.9 points) |
| 17 | Cotati | 42.3% (±12.5 points) |
| 18 | Cloverdale | 41.2% (±17.0 points) |
| 19 | Occidental | 36.4% (±47.6 points) |
| 20 | Graton | 33.0% (±46.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Sonoma 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 Sebastopol
Are renters in Sebastopol rent-burdened?
50.3% of renting households in Sebastopol 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 Sebastopol spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sebastopol, CA spends 30.2% (±5.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sebastopol city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sebastopol city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sebastopol 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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