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Housing Affordability in Brookdale, 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
39.1%
California 41.7%
Renters paying 30%+
55.4%
California 55.3%
Homeowners paying 30%+
19.4%
California 31.4%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$3,843/mo
California $2,946/mo

Brookdale 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 more20155.4%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more5819.4%
  • Renters paying 50% or more10027.5%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 31.2%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 28.1%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $1,197/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 10.1

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Brookdale, CA39.1%55.4%19.4%31.2%
Santa Cruz County39.0%51.7%30.9%31.1%
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 Brookdale, CA?
In Brookdale, CA, 39.1% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Brookdale compare with California?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Brookdale is 39.1%, compared with 41.7% for California as a whole.

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