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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.

Compared to Distribution

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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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Economy / Housing & Homes

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Economy / Housing & Homes

Homeownership

Value
Compared to:

Economy / Housing & Homes

Homeownership

Value
Compared to:

Homeownership Region: Mid-County

Current Value:

Homeownership Region: Mid-County

60.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the Santa Cruz, CA County Value (54.4%), Mid-County has a value of 60.1%.
Santa Cruz, CA County Value
(54.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Santa Cruz County value.
Compared to the CA Value (51.4%), Mid-County has a value of 60.1%.
CA Value
(51.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), Mid-County has a value of 60.1%.
US Value
(57.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Mid-County value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Homeownership Region: North County

Current Value:

Homeownership Region: North County

51.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the Santa Cruz, CA County Value (54.4%), North County has a value of 51.2%.
Santa Cruz, CA County Value
(54.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Santa Cruz County value.
Compared to the CA Value (51.4%), North County has a value of 51.2%.
CA Value
(51.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), North County has a value of 51.2%.
US Value
(57.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the North County value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Homeownership Region: San Lorenzo Valley

Current Value:
68.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the Santa Cruz, CA County Value (54.4%), San Lorenzo Valley has a value of 68.9%.
Santa Cruz, CA County Value
(54.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Santa Cruz County value.
Compared to the CA Value (51.4%), San Lorenzo Valley has a value of 68.9%.
CA Value
(51.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), San Lorenzo Valley has a value of 68.9%.
US Value
(57.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Lorenzo Valley value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Homeownership Region: South County

Current Value:

Homeownership Region: South County

50.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the Santa Cruz, CA County Value (54.4%), South County has a value of 50.8%.
Santa Cruz, CA County Value
(54.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Santa Cruz County value.
Compared to the CA Value (51.4%), South County has a value of 50.8%.
CA Value
(51.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), South County has a value of 50.8%.
US Value
(57.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the South County value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Economy / Housing & Homes

Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent

Value
Compared to:

Economy / Housing & Homes

Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent

Value
Compared to:

Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent Region: Mid-County

Current Value:

Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent Region: Mid-County

49.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Mid-County has a value of 49.8% which is in the best 50% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 53.1% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 55.8%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Mid-County has a value of 49.8% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 44.3% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 49.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the Santa Cruz, CA County Value (52.7%), Mid-County has a value of 49.8% which is lower and better.
Santa Cruz, CA County Value
(52.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Santa Cruz County value.
Compared to the CA Value (54.4%), Mid-County has a value of 49.8% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(54.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (49.9%), Mid-County has a value of 49.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(49.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Mid-County value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.5%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)

Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent Region: North County

Current Value:

Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent Region: North County

53.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, North County has a value of 53.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 53.1% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 55.8%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, North County has a value of 53.5% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 44.3% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 49.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the Santa Cruz, CA County Value (52.7%), North County has a value of 53.5% which is higher and worse.
Santa Cruz, CA County Value
(52.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Santa Cruz County value.
Compared to the CA Value (54.4%), North County has a value of 53.5% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(54.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (49.9%), North County has a value of 53.5% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(49.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the North County value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.5%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)

Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent Region: San Lorenzo Valley

Current Value:

Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent Region: San Lorenzo Valley

51.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, San Lorenzo Valley has a value of 51.5% which is in the best 50% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 53.1% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 55.8%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, San Lorenzo Valley has a value of 51.5% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 44.3% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 49.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the Santa Cruz, CA County Value (52.7%), San Lorenzo Valley has a value of 51.5% which is lower and better.
Santa Cruz, CA County Value
(52.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Santa Cruz County value.
Compared to the CA Value (54.4%), San Lorenzo Valley has a value of 51.5% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(54.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (49.9%), San Lorenzo Valley has a value of 51.5% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(49.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the San Lorenzo Valley value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.5%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)

Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent Region: South County

Current Value:

Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent Region: South County

54.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, South County has a value of 54.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 53.1% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 55.8%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, South County has a value of 54.5% which is in the worst 25% of regions. Regions in the best 50% have a value lower than 44.3% while regions in the worst 25% have a value higher than 49.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the Santa Cruz, CA County Value (52.7%), South County has a value of 54.5% which is higher and worse.
Santa Cruz, CA County Value
(52.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Santa Cruz County value.
Compared to the CA Value (54.4%), South County has a value of 54.5% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(54.4%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (49.9%), South County has a value of 54.5% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(49.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the South County value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.5%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)
Santa Cruz