How many renters in Queen Creek, AZ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.7% (±10.1 points) of renting households in Queen Creek, AZ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.7% (±10.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.7% (±9.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.5% (±9.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Queen Creek
| Share of income spent on rent | Queen Creek | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.1% (±5.1 points) | 10.3% | 11.8% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.6% (±6.7 points) | 11.5% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.8% (±4.8 points) | 13.4% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.9% (±5.9 points) | 12.2% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.0% (±2.6 points) | 9.5% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.7% (±9.8 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.
Queen Creek against Maricopa County, its state and the nation
| Queen Creek | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.7% (±10.1 points) | 52.6% (±0.7 points) | 51.5% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.7% (±9.8 points) | 43.1% (±0.6 points) | 42.2% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.5% (±9.7 points) | 31.4% (±0.4 points) | 30.8% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $85,035 (±$23,189) | $63,203 (±$842) | $57,682 (±$588) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,210 (±$94) | $1,708 (±$8) | $1,543 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Queen Creek, 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, Queen Creek ranks 24 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 86 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 Queen Creek
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Creek | — | 48.7% (±10.1 points) | — |
| San Tan Valley | 5.1 mi | 44.7% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gilbert | 9.0 mi | 46.3% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Apache Junction | 11 mi | 55.7% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mesa | 13 mi | 55.1% (±1.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blackwater | 14 mi | 100.0% (±91.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gold Canyon | 14 mi | 43.9% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chandler | 14 mi | 45.6% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sacaton | 14 mi | 0.0% (±35.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sacaton, AZ (0.0%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 28 | Buckeye | 45.7% (±8.9 points) |
| 29 | Chandler | 45.6% (±3.0 points) |
| 30 | Gila Bend | 45.1% (±40.3 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 Queen Creek
Are renters in Queen Creek rent-burdened?
48.7% of renting households in Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek spend on rent?
The median renting household in Queen Creek, AZ spends 29.5% (±9.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Queen Creek town, Arizona
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Queen Creek town, Arizona
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Queen Creek 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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