How many renters in Templeton, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.2% (±18.8 points) of renting households in Templeton, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.2% (±18.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.7% (±17.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.9% (±8.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Templeton
| Share of income spent on rent | Templeton | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.2% (±9.1 points) | 9.0% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.7% (±15.9 points) | 11.2% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.1% (±5.8 points) | 10.4% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.9% (±9.5 points) | 11.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.5% (±6.1 points) | 9.2% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.7% (±17.8 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.
Templeton against San Luis Obispo County, its state and the nation
| Templeton | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.2% (±18.8 points) | 57.5% (±2.6 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.7% (±17.8 points) | 48.3% (±2.2 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.9% (±8.8 points) | 34.1% (±1.1 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $90,994 (±$45,914) | $65,806 (±$3,300) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,533 (±$500) | $1,992 (±$45) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Templeton, 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, Templeton ranks 11 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 618 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 Templeton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Templeton | — | 53.2% (±18.8 points) | — |
| Atascadero | 5.1 mi | 53.2% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | 6.3 mi | 60.1% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cayucos | 13 mi | 51.4% (±21.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Margarita | 13 mi | 95.6% (±77.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County) | 14 mi | 52.0% (±28.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Nacimiento | 15 mi | 31.4% (±30.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morro Bay | 16 mi | 49.5% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| California Polytechnic State University | 17 mi | 100.0% (±128.1 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 San Luis Obispo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Cambria | 72.0% (±17.1 points) |
| 6 | San Luis Obispo | 67.0% (±4.1 points) |
| 7 | Arroyo Grande | 63.1% (±13.9 points) |
| 8 | Avila Beach | 62.0% (±62.4 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in San Luis Obispo County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Templeton 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 Templeton
Are renters in Templeton rent-burdened?
53.2% of renting households in Templeton 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 Templeton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Templeton, CA spends 31.9% (±8.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Templeton CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Templeton CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Templeton 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 Templeton CDP, California (place:78162, 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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