How many renters in Phoenix, AZ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.7% (±1.0 points) of renting households in Phoenix, AZ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.7% (±1.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.8% (±0.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.0% (±0.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Phoenix
| Share of income spent on rent | Phoenix | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.0% (±0.7 points) | 10.3% | 11.8% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.5% (±0.6 points) | 11.5% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.9% (±0.7 points) | 13.4% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.9% (±0.5 points) | 12.2% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.9% (±0.6 points) | 9.5% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.8% (±0.8 points) | 43.1% | 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.
Phoenix against Maricopa County, its state and the nation
| Phoenix | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.7% (±1.0 points) | 52.6% (±0.7 points) | 51.5% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.8% (±0.8 points) | 43.1% (±0.6 points) | 42.2% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.0% (±0.5 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.8% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $58,494 (±$939) | $63,203 (±$842) | $57,682 (±$588) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,582 (±$14) | $1,708 (±$8) | $1,543 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Phoenix, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Maricopa County (52.6%).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Maricopa County, Phoenix ranks 21 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 71 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 Phoenix
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | — | 51.7% (±1.0 points) | — |
| Glendale | 6.3 mi | 58.4% (±3.2 points) | Higher |
| Paradise Valley | 7.5 mi | 21.1% (±37.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sun City | 12 mi | 68.2% (±7.1 points) | Higher |
| Youngtown | 12 mi | 55.2% (±12.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tolleson | 13 mi | 59.6% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| El Mirage | 14 mi | 48.1% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scottsdale | 15 mi | 48.2% (±2.7 points) | Lower |
| Tempe | 16 mi | 52.8% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Scottsdale, AZ (48.2%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Glendale, AZ (58.4%), Sun City, AZ (68.2%).
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 Maricopa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Surprise | 55.6% (±5.9 points) |
| 16 | Youngtown | 55.2% (±12.3 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Avondale | 55.1% (±5.6 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Mesa | 55.1% (±1.9 points) |
| 19 | Tempe | 52.8% (±3.5 points) |
| 20 | Fountain Hills | 52.4% (±10.6 points) |
| 21 | Phoenix | 51.7% (±1.0 points) |
| 22 | Citrus Park | 50.0% (±64.4 points) |
| 23 | Cave Creek | 48.8% (±42.9 points) |
| 24 | Queen Creek | 48.7% (±10.1 points) |
| 25 | Scottsdale | 48.2% (±2.7 points) |
| 26 | El Mirage | 48.1% (±8.5 points) |
| 27 | Gilbert | 46.3% (±3.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Maricopa 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 Phoenix
Are renters in Phoenix rent-burdened?
51.7% of renting households in Phoenix 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 Phoenix spend on rent?
The median renting household in Phoenix, AZ spends 31.0% (±0.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Phoenix city, Arizona
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Phoenix city, Arizona
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Phoenix city, 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 Phoenix city, Arizona (place:55000, 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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