How many renters in Ajo, AZ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.2% (±22.6 points) of renting households in Ajo, AZ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.2% (±22.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.2% (±18.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.3% (±18.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ajo
| Share of income spent on rent | Ajo | Pima County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.6% (±15.3 points) | 11.6% | 11.8% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.6% (±12.2 points) | 11.7% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.5% (±11.7 points) | 12.9% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.1% (±7.6 points) | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.0% (±12.9 points) | 9.1% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.2% (±18.6 points) | 44.1% | 42.2% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Ajo against Pima County, its state and the nation
| Ajo | Pima County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.2% (±22.6 points) | 53.2% (±1.4 points) | 51.5% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.2% (±18.6 points) | 44.1% (±1.2 points) | 42.2% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.3% (±18.6 points) | 31.8% (±0.6 points) | 30.8% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,673 (±$10,944) | $45,489 (±$939) | $57,682 (±$588) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $838 (±$158) | $1,212 (±$14) | $1,543 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Ajo, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Pima County (53.2%).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Pima County, Ajo ranks 13 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 97 of 209.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Ajo
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajo | — | 46.2% (±22.6 points) | — |
| Gila Bend | 41 mi | 45.1% (±40.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ak-Chin Village | 64 mi | 70.0% (±75.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Goodyear | 67 mi | 64.0% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sells | 68 mi | 34.5% (±25.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maricopa | 68 mi | 52.4% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avondale | 71 mi | 55.1% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buckeye | 73 mi | 45.7% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Casa Grande | 74 mi | 57.7% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Pima County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Tanque Verde | 53.7% (±26.5 points) |
| 8 | Flowing Wells | 52.3% (±12.9 points) |
| 9 | Drexel Heights | 51.9% (±14.2 points) |
| 10 | Casas Adobes | 51.7% (±4.8 points) |
| 11 | Summit | 50.4% (±26.8 points) |
| 12 | Oro Valley | 46.8% (±6.5 points) |
| 13 | Ajo | 46.2% (±22.6 points) |
| 14 | Sahuarita | 44.9% (±9.0 points) |
| 15 | Catalina Foothills | 43.4% (±6.0 points) |
| 16 | Vail | 42.4% (±23.3 points) |
| 17 | Marana | 41.8% (±8.2 points) |
| 18 | Tucson Estates | 40.5% (±23.2 points) |
| 19 | Sells | 34.5% (±25.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Pima County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Ajo is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Ajo
Are renters in Ajo rent-burdened?
46.2% of renting households in Ajo pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Ajo spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ajo, AZ spends 27.3% (±18.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ajo CDP, Arizona
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ajo CDP, Arizona
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ajo CDP, Arizona
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Ajo CDP, Arizona (place:00870, in state:04).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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