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Housing Affordability in Blue Lake, CA
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 40.1%
- California 41.7%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 70.0%
- California 55.3%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 19.2%
- California 31.4%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,823/mo
- California $2,946/mo
Blue Lake has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more15270.0%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more6019.2%
- Renters paying 50% or more11251.6%
- Median rent as a share of income: 50.0% or more
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 27.4%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $587/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 8.3
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Lake, CA | 40.1% | 70.0% | 19.2% | 50.0% or more |
| Humboldt County | 43.6% | 60.1% | 31.7% | 37.1% |
| California | 41.7% | 55.3% | 31.4% | 32.8% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Blue Lake, CA?
- In Blue Lake, CA, 40.1% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Blue Lake compare with California?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Blue Lake is 40.1%, compared with 41.7% for California as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates