How many renters in Maricopa, AZ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.4% (±9.6 points) of renting households in Maricopa, AZ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.4% (±9.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.1% (±7.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.0% (±3.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Maricopa
| Share of income spent on rent | Maricopa | Pinal County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.9% (±5.8 points) | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.7% (±5.5 points) | 12.9% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.6% (±4.5 points) | 15.5% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.4% (±5.3 points) | 13.0% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.3% (±5.6 points) | 8.1% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.1% (±7.8 points) | 38.6% | 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.
Maricopa against Pinal County, its state and the nation
| Maricopa | Pinal County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.4% (±9.6 points) | 46.7% (±3.5 points) | 51.5% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.1% (±7.8 points) | 38.6% (±3.1 points) | 42.2% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.0% (±3.6 points) | 28.8% (±1.3 points) | 30.8% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $86,080 (±$20,208) | $58,399 (±$3,177) | $57,682 (±$588) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,998 (±$102) | $1,537 (±$63) | $1,543 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Maricopa, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Pinal County (46.7%).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Pinal County, Maricopa ranks 7 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 67 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 Maricopa
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | — | 52.4% (±9.6 points) | — |
| Ak-Chin Village | 5.0 mi | 70.0% (±75.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Casa Blanca | 7.3 mi | 7.3% (±50.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sacaton | 14 mi | 0.0% (±35.1 points) | Lower |
| Sun Lakes | 14 mi | 72.5% (±17.1 points) | Higher |
| Casa Grande | 17 mi | 57.7% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chandler | 19 mi | 45.6% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Guadalupe | 23 mi | 61.5% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gilbert | 24 mi | 46.3% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sacaton, AZ (0.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sun Lakes, AZ (72.5%).
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 Pinal County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackwater | 100.0% (±91.6 points) |
| 2 | Queen Valley | 76.2% (±43.7 points) |
| 3 | Ak-Chin Village | 70.0% (±75.3 points) |
| 4 | Casa Grande | 57.7% (±9.1 points) |
| 5 | Apache Junction | 55.7% (±9.9 points) |
| 6 | Superior | 53.9% (±26.5 points) |
| 7 | Maricopa | 52.4% (±9.6 points) |
| 8 | Mammoth | 50.0% (±69.8 points) |
| 9 | Oracle | 49.8% (±32.4 points) |
| 10 | Coolidge | 45.4% (±15.5 points) |
| 11 | San Tan Valley | 44.7% (±7.2 points) |
| 12 | Eloy | 44.3% (±12.4 points) |
| 13 | Gold Canyon | 43.9% (±22.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Pinal County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Maricopa
Are renters in Maricopa rent-burdened?
52.4% of renting households in Maricopa 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 Maricopa spend on rent?
The median renting household in Maricopa, AZ spends 31.0% (±3.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Maricopa city, Arizona
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Maricopa city, Arizona
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Maricopa city, Arizona
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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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