How many renters in Westhaven-Moonstone, CA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
80.4% (±22.4 points) of renting households in Westhaven-Moonstone, CA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 80.4% (±22.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 71.1% (±19.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in Westhaven-Moonstone
| Share of income spent on rent | Westhaven-Moonstone | Humboldt County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.2% (±6.8 points) | 8.7% | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.1% (±6.8 points) | 9.9% | 11.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 0.0% (±19.5 points) | 10.8% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.3% (±11.3 points) | 10.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.3% (±10.3 points) | 6.8% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 71.1% (±19.9 points) | 53.3% | 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.
Westhaven-Moonstone against Humboldt County, its state and the nation
| Westhaven-Moonstone | Humboldt County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 80.4% (±22.4 points) | 60.1% (±3.0 points) | 55.3% (±0.2 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 71.1% (±19.9 points) | 53.3% (±2.6 points) | 46.0% (±0.2 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 37.1% (±1.6 points) | 32.8% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $50,888 (±$7,915) | $41,604 (±$2,406) | $71,186 (±$298) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,500 (±$803) | $1,287 (±$52) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Westhaven-Moonstone, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Humboldt County (60.1%).
It is also higher than in California (55.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Humboldt County, Westhaven-Moonstone ranks 3 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 61 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 Westhaven-Moonstone
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westhaven-Moonstone | — | 80.4% (±22.4 points) | — |
| Trinidad | 3.1 mi | 52.1% (±46.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| McKinleyville | 5.9 mi | 60.6% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Lake | 12 mi | 70.0% (±23.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arcata | 12 mi | 62.5% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eureka | 17 mi | 60.9% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Myrtletown | 17 mi | 69.6% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cutten | 19 mi | 23.8% (±19.1 points) | Lower |
| Bayview (Humboldt County) | 19 mi | 61.5% (±28.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cutten, CA (23.8%).
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 Humboldt County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Hills | 91.7% (±29.1 points) |
| 2 | Rio Dell | 85.8% (±16.2 points) |
| 3 | Westhaven-Moonstone | 80.4% (±22.4 points) |
| 4 | Willow Creek | 75.1% (±31.5 points) |
| 5 | Humboldt Hill | 70.6% (±16.3 points) |
| 6 | Blue Lake | 70.0% (±23.4 points) |
| 7 | Myrtletown | 69.6% (±14.8 points) |
| 8 | Garberville | 68.0% (±32.5 points) |
| 9 | Arcata | 62.5% (±7.1 points) |
Showing 9 of 19 places in Humboldt County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Westhaven-Moonstone 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 Westhaven-Moonstone
Are renters in Westhaven-Moonstone rent-burdened?
80.4% of renting households in Westhaven-Moonstone 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 Westhaven-Moonstone spend on rent?
The median renting household in Westhaven-Moonstone, CA spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westhaven-Moonstone CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westhaven-Moonstone CDP, California
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westhaven-Moonstone 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 Westhaven-Moonstone CDP, California (place:84385, 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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