How many renters in Soledad, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.9% (±16.2 points) of renting households in Soledad, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.9% (±16.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.6% (±12.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.8% (±6.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Soledad
| Share of income spent on rent | Soledad | Monterey County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.2% (±5.8 points) | 8.6% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.6% (±6.4 points) | 10.5% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.5% (±6.4 points) | 12.6% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.7% (±8.2 points) | 12.7% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.3% (±10.7 points) | 10.6% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.6% (±12.1 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.
Soledad against Monterey County, its state and the nation
| Soledad | Monterey County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.9% (±16.2 points) | 55.6% (±2.4 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.6% (±12.1 points) | 45.0% (±2.0 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.8% (±6.6 points) | 32.7% (±0.9 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $53,081 (±$11,255) | $73,346 (±$3,092) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,698 (±$132) | $2,055 (±$32) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Soledad, 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, Soledad ranks 13 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 629 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 Soledad
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soledad | — | 52.9% (±16.2 points) | — |
| Gonzales | 8.5 mi | 53.5% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenfield | 8.7 mi | 42.8% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| King City | 18 mi | 64.3% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Canyon | 21 mi | 31.5% (±37.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carmel Valley Village | 23 mi | 50.5% (±20.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salinas | 25 mi | 54.3% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgemark | 26 mi | 48.4% (±21.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boronda | 27 mi | 76.6% (±28.8 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 Monterey County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Monterey 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 Soledad
Are renters in Soledad rent-burdened?
52.9% of renting households in Soledad 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 Soledad spend on rent?
The median renting household in Soledad, CA spends 31.8% (±6.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Soledad city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Soledad city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Soledad 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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