The State of California Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of California housing market data taken from the most recent 2022 American Community Survey census data. Housing units are structures such as a single family home, apartment community, mobile home park, public housing, etc. where a person or family live and live separately from other residents of the building. Figure 1 shows the total number of housing units for each city. California indicates it has a Housing Units of 14,328,539 which is at the top of all other states in the greater California region.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the California housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) the state of depicts it has a Housing Density of 92.1 which is more than all other states in the surrounding region.

In Figure 4, California area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. the state of depicts it has a Housing Unit Change of 4.7% which is less than most other states in the area. The state with the highest change in the housing units in the group is Washington which shows a housing units of 9.9% (about twice as large).

Figure 5 shows the percentage of rental property based on that they are occupied by renters as a percent of the total number of households in the community (including homes, apartments, etc.) the state of shows it has a Renter Percent of 44.5% which is at the top of all other states in the greater California region. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has a Owner Percent of 55.5% which is less than most other states in the surrounding region.

The State of California Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average California home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. California depicts it has a Median Home Value of $573,200 which is the second most median home prices of all the states in the greater California region. The state with the highest median home price in the group is Hawaii which depicts a home price of $662,100 (15.5% larger). Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the California metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. the state of depicts it has a Median Gross Rent of $1,698 which is the second most rental rates of all the states in the greater California region. The state with the highest rental rates in the group is Hawaii which shows a rental rates of $1,755 (only about 3.4% larger).

Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. California has one of the largest proportions of home price worth between $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 at 10% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger state being Hawaii with 12%. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of home price worth between $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 at 10% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger state being Hawaii with 12%.

Median owner costs for the real estate market are shown in Figure 10 and include the costs associated with any mortgage, utility expenses, insurance, and other miscellaneous costs. the state of shows it has a Median Owner Cost of $1,943 which is the highest of all states in the metropolitan area. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the California metro area. it has a Owner Cost as % of HH Income of 21% which is the largest of all states in the greater California region.

The next chart, Figure 12, provides a comparison chart of the median home cost as a percent of a median worker take home earnings and is thus a valuable measure of affordable housing. the state of depicts it has a Median Home Value as Percent of Median Earnings of 974% which is the second most median home value as a percent of median worker earnings of all the states in the greater California region.

Figure 14 depicts the median cost of housing for owners with also have a mortgages (versus those who do not have a mortgage because mortgage cost is included.) the state of depicts it has a Median Owner Costs-With Mortgage of $2,548 which is the second most of all the states in the area. Figure 15 is a chart that shows the median housing costs for owners who do not have mortgages (and therefore the cost of home ownership does not include mortgage cost.) it has a Median Owner Costs-Without Mortgage of $664 which is more than all other states in the greater California region.

Figure 16 shows the distribution in total housing cost for owners of property (so not renters.) This cost includes mortgages, lines of credit interest, utilities, taxes, insurance, etc. California has the percentage of owner cost less than $300 in the mid point range of other states in the metro area at 6% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $300 and $500 at 8% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of owner cost between $500 and $700 at 9% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $2,000 and $2,500 at 10% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $3,500 and $4,000 at 13% of the total and is ranked #1.

Next shown in Figure 17 is the housing cost as a percent of household income for people who own their homes and have a mortgages (thus the cost of financing the home is included.) the state of depicts it has a % of Income Owner Costs-With Mortgage of 25% which is the second most cost as a percent of household income of all the states in the greater California region. The state with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the group is Hawaii which depicts a cost as a percent of household income of 26% (only about 3.6% larger). Housing cost as a percent of household income for owners who do not have a mortgage is shown in Figure 18. This analysis can be useful for understanding the affordable housing for home ownership excluding any financing cost in the area shown. the state of shows it has a % of Income Owner Costs-No Mortgage of 11% which is the third most cost as a percent of household income of all other states in the greater California region. The state with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the group is Oregon which depicts a cost as a percent of household income of 12% (8.3% larger).

Figure 19 looks at the cost of rent for rental property using the percent of total household income which is a valuable measure of financial health for the area. (The higher the proportion of rent payments to total household income is a sign of greater financial stress. Also, rent can be covered by rent assistance and rent assistance programs in the form of rent assistance.) California has the percentage of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct in the middle range of other states in the metro area at 18% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 40pct to 50pct at 26% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 20 shows the total housing cost for both home owners and apartment community renters in the area. California has the smallest proportion of housing cost less than $300 at 5% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of housing cost between $300 and $500 at 5% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of housing cost between $1,500 and $2,000 at 14% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 21 shows median amount of real estate taxes paid for home owners in the region. it has a Median Real Estate Taxes Paid of $4,279 which is more than all other states in the surrounding region.

Figure 22 shows the percentage of renters who pay for utilities in California. This is calculated as the percent of renters who pay separately for utilities versus the people who have utilities included as part of amenities. California has the smallest proportion of pay extra for utilities at 7% of the total.

Figure 23 shows the rental rate distribution for this area. California has the largest proportion of rent between 1000 and 1500 dollars at 39% of the total and is ranked #1.

The State of California Home Financing Charts

The analysis in Figure 25 shows the detailed distribution of owned homes by mortgage status. California has the largest proportion of With mortgage at 60% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of Primary Mortgage and HELOC at 2% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of With HELOC no Primary Mortgage at 31% of the total.

Figure 26 shows the proportion of houses with a mortgage versus those without a mortgage. California has the smallest proportion of houses with mortgages at 31% of the total.

The State of California Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a Family size of 3.6 which is the second most family members per housing unit of all the states in the greater California region. The state with the highest family members per housing unit in the group is Hawaii which shows a family members per housing unit of 3.7 ( only slightly larger).

Figure 29 show the median number of rooms in a typical home for each location in this area. it has a Median Number of Rooms of 5.1 which is the third most average number of rooms in a house of all other states in the greater California region. The state with the highest average number of rooms in a house in the group is Washington which shows an average number of rooms in a house of 5.5 (7.8% larger). Figure 30 shows, for the average house in each location, the median year that a house was built. This can be useful for understanding the relative age of one neighborhood versus another for a real estate investor. it has a Median Year Built of 1975 which is less than most other states in the surrounding region. The state with the highest year built in the group is Alaska which depicts a year built of 1985 ( about the same size).

Figure 31 looks at the distribution of housing units by the median age that the homes were built. has the smallest proportion of homes built in 2020 or later at 5% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 2010 to 2019 at 11% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 2000 to 2009 at 11% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 1960 to 1969 at 13% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the largest proportion of homes built between 1950 to 1959 at 6% of the total and is ranked #1. Furthermore, it has one of the largest proportions of homes built between 1940 to 1949 at 9% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Washington (10%), and #1 Oregon (11%) are larger.

Figure 32 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners versus occupied by renters. it has the largest proportion of owner housing units at 5,882,339 of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 33 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners or renters. it has the largest proportion of 5 to 9 units at 5% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the median year that the homes were built. it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2020 or later at $608,500 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger state being Hawaii with $714,400. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2010 to 2019 at $518,600 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger state being Hawaii with $691,200. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $521,900 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger state being Hawaii with $596,000. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $489,000 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger state being Hawaii with $617,200. In addition, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $528,300 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger state being Hawaii with $574,400. Furthermore, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $629,700 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger state being Hawaii with $732,000. Next it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $609,100 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger state being Hawaii with $804,400. Additionally, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1950 to 1959 at $620,300 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger state being Hawaii with $805,900. And then, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1940 to 1949 at $765,400 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger state being Hawaii with $773,200.

The next two charts show both the average household size of homeowners versus the average household size of renters. Starting with Figure 36 we see the household size of homeowners for California residents. it has a Owner-Household Size of 3.0 which is the second most homeowner household size of all the states in the greater California region. The state with the highest homeowner household size in the group is Hawaii which shows a homeowner household size of 3.1 ( only slightly larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. the state of depicts it has a Renter-Household Size of 2.8 which is at the top of all other states in the greater California region. Figure 38 shows the year that people who own homes moved into this region. has the percentage of owners moved in 2019 or later in the middle range of other states in the greater region at 19% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 2010 to 2014 at 28% of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. California has the smallest proportion of renters moved in 2019 or later at 41% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of renters moved in 2015 to 2018 at 25% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of renters moved in 2010 to 2014 at 15% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of renters moved in 2000 to 2009 at 4% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a Owner Median Year Moved In of 2006 which is in the mid range of other states in the greater region. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. the state of indicates it has a Renter Median Year Moved In of 2016 which is the third most median year that a renter moved in of all other states in the greater California region.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. it has the largest proportion of homes using natural gas at 3% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has in the mid range of other states in the local area in order of home using bottled, tank, or lp gas at 28% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of homes using kerosene or other fuel oils at 0% of the total. Also, it has in the mid range of other states in the local area as measured by homes using coal or coke at 1% of the total. In addition, it has in the intermediate range of other states in the local area in terms of homes using solar energy at 0% of the total.

The next two charts show the number of people living in group quarters and includes temporary as well permanent housing which may be run by the California housing department, department, or other housing authority or public housing agency. beginning with Figure 43 which shows the total number of people. the state of depicts it has a Total In Group Quarters of 815,085 which is at the top of all other states in the metro area.