Stable, Affordable Housing and Shelter  Stable, Affordable Housing and Shelter

Impact 1: Increased Inventory of Housing, Especially Affordable Housing

 

Rental Housing Affordability

 
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Home Renter Expenditure-to-income Ratio

This indicator shows the ratio between the average spending among households that spent on renter expenses and the median household income in the selected location. This includes spending on rent, maintenance, and insurance.
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Home Renter Spending-to-Income Ratio

Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 18.9% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.0%. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 18.9% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.0%.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Compared to the CA Value (20.7%), Santa Cruz has a value of 18.9% which is lower and better. Compared to the CA Value (20.7%), Santa Cruz has a value of 18.9% which is lower and better.
(Compared to CA State Value)
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 18.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.3%. Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 18.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.3%.
(Compared to U.S. Counties)

County: Santa Cruz

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Utilities Expenditure-to-income Ratio

This indicator shows the ratio between the average spending among households that spent on utilities and the median household income in the selected location. This includes spending on power, heating, telecommunications, water, sewage, and trash services.
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Utilities Spending-to-Income Ratio

Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 4.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.5%. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 4.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.5%.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Compared to the CA Value (4.7%), Santa Cruz has a value of 4.1% which is lower and better. Compared to the CA Value (4.7%), Santa Cruz has a value of 4.1% which is lower and better.
(Compared to CA State Value)
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 4.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.0%. Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 4.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.0%.
(Compared to U.S. Counties)

County: Santa Cruz

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Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent

Spending a high percentage of household income on rent can create financial hardship, especially for lower-income renters. With a limited income, paying a high rent may not leave enough money for other expenses, such as food, transportation and medical.
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Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent

Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 52.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 53.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 55.8%. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 52.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 53.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 55.8%.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, significantly.
(Compared to Trend over Time)
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 52.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 53.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 55.8%. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 52.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 53.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 55.8%.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 52.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 44.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 49.8%. Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 52.7% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 44.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 49.8%.
(Compared to U.S. Counties)

County: Santa Cruz

 
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