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Housing Affordability in Brentwood, 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
38.1%
California 41.7%
Renters paying 30%+
59.3%
California 55.3%
Homeowners paying 30%+
33.8%
California 31.4%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$3,376/mo
California $2,946/mo

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more2,06559.3%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more5,90933.8%
  • Renters paying 50% or more1,03929.8%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 34.0%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 25.0%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $1,150/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 5.9

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Brentwood, CA38.1%59.3%33.8%34.0%
Contra Costa County38.7%56.1%30.9%33.5%
California41.7%55.3%31.4%32.8%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in Brentwood, CA?
In Brentwood, CA, 38.1% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Brentwood compare with California?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Brentwood is 38.1%, compared with 41.7% for California as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates