How many renters in Thousand Oaks, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.0% (±5.1 points) of renting households in Thousand Oaks, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.0% (±5.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.8% (±4.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.9% (±2.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Thousand Oaks
| Share of income spent on rent | Thousand Oaks | Ventura County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.5% (±2.1 points) | 8.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.6% (±2.5 points) | 10.3% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.2% (±2.7 points) | 11.2% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.7% (±2.2 points) | 11.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.2% (±2.3 points) | 10.2% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.8% (±4.5 points) | 48.6% | 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.
Thousand Oaks against Ventura County, its state and the nation
| Thousand Oaks | Ventura County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.0% (±5.1 points) | 58.8% (±1.9 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.8% (±4.5 points) | 48.6% (±1.7 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.9% (±2.2 points) | 34.3% (±0.8 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $92,434 (±$5,501) | $76,792 (±$2,248) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,664 (±$100) | $2,317 (±$25) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Thousand Oaks, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Ventura County (58.8%).
It is not measurably different from California (55.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Ventura County, Thousand Oaks ranks 16 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 502 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 Thousand Oaks
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thousand Oaks | — | 56.0% (±5.1 points) | — |
| Santa Rosa Valley | 4.0 mi | 80.0% (±71.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Casa Conejo | 4.1 mi | 45.1% (±42.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Sherwood | 4.3 mi | 100.0% (±68.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westlake Village | 5.1 mi | 39.6% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Park | 6.2 mi | 48.5% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moorpark | 6.4 mi | 52.6% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Agoura Hills | 7.0 mi | 61.1% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Somis | 8.7 mi | 54.2% (±63.2 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 Ventura County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Mira Monte | 61.9% (±24.8 points) |
| 11 | Santa Paula | 59.1% (±9.8 points) |
| 12 | Saticoy | 58.4% (±40.7 points) |
| 13 | Port Hueneme | 58.3% (±9.7 points) |
| 14 | San Buenaventura (Ventura) | 57.5% (±3.8 points) |
| 15 | Oxnard | 57.2% (±3.2 points) |
| 16 | Thousand Oaks | 56.0% (±5.1 points) |
| 17 | Somis | 54.2% (±63.2 points) |
| 18 | Oak View | 53.4% (±27.0 points) |
| 19 | Moorpark | 52.6% (±9.9 points) |
| 20 | Bell Canyon | 50.0% (±85.4 points) |
| 21 | Oak Park | 48.5% (±12.4 points) |
| 22 | Santa Susana | 47.2% (±77.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Ventura 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 Thousand Oaks
Are renters in Thousand Oaks rent-burdened?
56.0% of renting households in Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks spend on rent?
The median renting household in Thousand Oaks, CA spends 32.9% (±2.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thousand Oaks city, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thousand Oaks city, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks city, California (place:78582, 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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Figures last updated on .
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