Lompoc, California Rental Market Trends

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Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Lompoc, California rental market.

Lompoc, California

Average Apartment Rent

$2,125

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

2.1%

As of November 2024

Compared to a year ago, Lompoc, California apartments have recorded a 2.1% rent increase.

Lompoc, California Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Nov 2021 Mar 2022 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 Mar 2023 Jul 2023 Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024
Lompoc $1,742 $1,884 $1,964 $2,019 $2,027 $2,074 $2,082 $2,092 $2,131 $2,125
National $1,596 $1,635 $1,708 $1,726 $1,714 $1,739 $1,733 $1,727 $1,752 $1,748
Lompoc
National
Nov 2021
$1,742
$1,596
Mar 2022
$1,884
$1,635
Jul 2022
$1,964
$1,708
Nov 2022
$2,019
$1,726
Mar 2023
$2,027
$1,714
Jul 2023
$2,074
$1,739
Nov 2023
$2,082
$1,733
Mar 2024
$2,092
$1,727
Jul 2024
$2,131
$1,752
Nov 2024
$2,125
$1,748

Lompoc, California Average Apartment Rent

Lompoc, California Apartment rent ranges

Under $500
$501 - $700
$701 - $1000
$1,000 - $1,500
$1,500 - $2,000
Over $2,000

At 85.36%, apartments priced Over $2,000 represent the bulk of Lompoc, California rentals, while condos priced $1,500 - $2,000 hold the lowest share of the market – 14.64%.

Lompoc, California Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 6,920
Owner occupied housing units 6,953

Renters take up 50% of Lompoc, California real estate, occupying a total of 6,920 units, while homeowners live in 6,953 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

4.1

Renter median household income**

$48,104

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

2.95

Rental vacancy rate**

4.8%

Lompoc, California Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 487
1 bed 1,114
2 beds 3,249
3 beds 1,651
4 beds 370
5 or more beds 49

There are 3,249 rentals in Lompoc, California with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 47%. Units with 5 or more beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (1%), amounting to 49 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Lompoc, California homes for rent is 4.1.

Lompoc, California Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 501
25 - 34 years 1,700
35 - 44 years 1,846
45 - 54 years 1,088
55 - 59 years 555
60 - 64 years 495
65 - 74 years 477
75 - 84 years 153
85 years and over 105

Most condos for rent in Lompoc, California are occupied by residents in the 35 - 44 years age group (27%), followed by those in the 25 - 34 years age group (25%). At the same time, people in the 75 - 84 years age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 2%.

Lompoc, California Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 4,426
Non-Family Households 2,494

Lompoc, California Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 3,071
No related children of the householder under 18 3,849

A total of 4,426 apartments for rent in Lompoc, California, or 64% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 44% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 3,071 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Lompoc, California is 2.95.

Lompoc, California Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 1,868
High school graduate (including equivalency) 1,526
Some college or associate's degree 2,748
Bachelor's degree or higher 778

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 11% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 27% of the homes for rent in Lompoc, California.

Lompoc, California Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 229
Built 2000 - 2009 389
Built 1990 - 1999 700
Built 1980 - 1989 1,309
Built 1970 - 1979 1,664
Built 1960 - 1969 1,488
Built 1950 - 1959 627
Built 1940 - 1949 247
Built 1939 or earlier 267

The highest share of Lompoc, California apartment rentals, namely 24% or 1,664 units, were Built 1970 - 1979, followed by those Built 1960 - 1969 (22%, 1,488 units), and the ones Built 1980 - 1989 (19%, 1,309 units).

Lompoc, California Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 401
Moved in 2018 to 2020 1,941
Moved in 2010 to 2017 3,236
Moved in 2000 to 2009 944
Moved in 1990 to 1999 275
Moved in 1989 or earlier 123

Median year renter moved into unit 2015

Most Lompoc, California renters (47%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 2% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Lompoc, California condos for rent is 2015.

Lompoc, California Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 987
1 vehicle available 2,656
2 vehicles available 2,184
3 vehicles available 795
4 or more vehicles available 298

When it comes to transportation options, 38% of Lompoc, California renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 32% of them have 2 vehicles available, and 14% have No vehicle available.

Lompoc, California Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 6,064
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 1,559
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 224
Walked 450
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 278
Worked at home 369

Lompoc, California Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 16,711
Moved within same county 2,700
Moved from different county within same state 384
Moved from different state 195
Moved from abroad 124

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Lompoc, California apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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