How many renters in Oro Valley, AZ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.8% (±6.5 points) of renting households in Oro Valley, AZ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.8% (±6.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.3% (±5.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.3% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Oro Valley
| Share of income spent on rent | Oro Valley | Pima County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.9% (±6.6 points) | 11.6% | 11.8% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.0% (±4.3 points) | 11.7% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.8% (±3.5 points) | 12.9% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.4% (±3.3 points) | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.5% (±3.7 points) | 9.1% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.3% (±5.4 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.
Oro Valley against Pima County, its state and the nation
| Oro Valley | Pima County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.8% (±6.5 points) | 53.2% (±1.4 points) | 51.5% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.3% (±5.4 points) | 44.1% (±1.2 points) | 42.2% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.3% (±3.1 points) | 31.8% (±0.6 points) | 30.8% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $68,101 (±$10,743) | $45,489 (±$939) | $57,682 (±$588) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,669 (±$49) | $1,212 (±$14) | $1,543 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Oro Valley, 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, Oro Valley ranks 12 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 92 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 Oro Valley
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oro Valley | — | 46.8% (±6.5 points) | — |
| Casas Adobes | 5.8 mi | 51.7% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Catalina | 6.3 mi | 33.1% (±23.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Flowing Wells | 9.0 mi | 52.3% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marana | 9.8 mi | 41.8% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Catalina Foothills | 9.8 mi | 43.4% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Saddlebrooke | 11 mi | 34.0% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tucson Mountains | 11 mi | 59.4% (±31.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Tucson | 16 mi | 62.3% (±16.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Tucson | 55.4% (±1.6 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Pima 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 Oro Valley
Are renters in Oro Valley rent-burdened?
46.8% of renting households in Oro Valley 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 Oro Valley spend on rent?
The median renting household in Oro Valley, AZ spends 28.3% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oro Valley town, Arizona
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oro Valley town, Arizona
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oro Valley town, 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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