Metros where renters are the most overextended in California
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.0%
- Median rent: $1,315
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 70,847 (40.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,315
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 70,847 (40.5% of all housing units)
#25. Modesto
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.6%
- Median rent: $1,116
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,133 (30.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,116
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,133 (30.9% of all housing units)
#24. Clearlake
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.7%
- Median rent: $1,387
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 95,927 (40.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,387
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 95,927 (40.9% of all housing units)
#23. Stockton
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.0%
- Median rent: $1,802
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 57,592 (37.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,802
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 57,592 (37.5% of all housing units)
#22. Vallejo
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.0%
- Median rent: $892
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 19,149 (42.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $892
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 19,149 (42.1% of all housing units)
#21. El Centro
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.1%
- Median rent: $1,880
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 16,803 (34.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,880
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 16,803 (34.5% of all housing units)
#20. Napa
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.1%
- Median rent: $1,465
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 330,048 (38.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,465
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 330,048 (38.4% of all housing units)
#19. Sacramento
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.2%
- Median rent: $1,856
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 72,886 (38.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,856
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 72,886 (38.6% of all housing units)
#18. Santa Rosa
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.2%
- Median rent: $1,925
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 38,155 (39.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,925
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 38,155 (39.6% of all housing units)
#17. Santa Cruz
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.3%
- Median rent: $1,063
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 111,889 (40.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,063
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 111,889 (40.7% of all housing units)
#16. Bakersfield
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.4%
- Median rent: $1,028
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,055 (32.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,028
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,055 (32.8% of all housing units)
#15. Red Bluff
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.5%
- Median rent: $1,098
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 144,386 (45.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,098
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 144,386 (45.9% of all housing units)
#14. Fresno
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.7%
- Median rent: $1,718
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 62,795 (48.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,718
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 62,795 (48.3% of all housing units)
#13. Salinas
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.8%
- Median rent: $1,176
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 13,580 (39.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,176
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 13,580 (39.7% of all housing units)
#12. Ukiah
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 33.1%
- Median rent: $1,810
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 69,883 (47.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,810
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 69,883 (47.4% of all housing units)
#11. Santa Maria
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 33.3%
- Median rent: $1,105
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,841 (25.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,105
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,841 (25.3% of all housing units)
#10. Sonora
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 33.4%
- Median rent: $1,842
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 523,706 (45.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,842
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 523,706 (45.9% of all housing units)
#9. San Diego
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 33.5%
- Median rent: $1,654
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 40,139 (37.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,654
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 40,139 (37.6% of all housing units)
#8. San Luis Obispo
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 33.6%
- Median rent: $1,737
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,252,034 (51.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,737
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,252,034 (51.2% of all housing units)
#7. Los Angeles
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 34.0%
- Median rent: $1,481
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 493,531 (35.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,481
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 493,531 (35.5% of all housing units)
#6. Riverside
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 34.0%
- Median rent: $1,172
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 35,743 (41.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,172
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 35,743 (41.9% of all housing units)
#5. Chico
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 34.2%
- Median rent: $1,976
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 100,077 (36.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,976
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 100,077 (36.5% of all housing units)
#4. Oxnard
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 34.9%
- Median rent: $999
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,026 (31.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $999
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,026 (31.8% of all housing units)
#3. Crescent City
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 37.4%
- Median rent: $1,380
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 10,072 (24.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,380
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 10,072 (24.6% of all housing units)
#2. Truckee
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 37.4%
- Median rent: $1,079
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 22,798 (42.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,079
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 22,798 (42.4% of all housing units)
This story features data reporting by Elena Cox, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
#1. Eureka
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