How many renters in Sierra Vista, AZ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.8% (±6.2 points) of renting households in Sierra Vista, AZ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.8% (±6.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.1% (±4.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.8% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sierra Vista
| Share of income spent on rent | Sierra Vista | Cochise County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.3% (±4.5 points) | 17.0% | 11.8% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.2% (±3.4 points) | 12.1% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.8% (±2.3 points) | 9.2% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.8% (±4.4 points) | 13.5% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.7% (±4.0 points) | 11.4% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.1% (±4.8 points) | 36.8% | 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.
Sierra Vista against Cochise County, its state and the nation
| Sierra Vista | Cochise County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.8% (±6.2 points) | 48.2% (±4.3 points) | 51.5% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.1% (±4.8 points) | 36.8% (±3.3 points) | 42.2% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.8% (±1.8 points) | 29.3% (±1.3 points) | 30.8% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $49,408 (±$3,800) | $42,376 (±$4,382) | $57,682 (±$588) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,150 (±$55) | $995 (±$49) | $1,543 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Sierra Vista, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cochise County (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cochise County, Sierra Vista ranks 5 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 93 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 Sierra Vista
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista | — | 46.8% (±6.2 points) | — |
| Huachuca City | 4.8 mi | 42.0% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sierra Vista Southeast | 9.6 mi | 69.9% (±29.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whetstone | 11 mi | 22.0% (±28.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tombstone | 18 mi | 41.3% (±18.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. David | 23 mi | 0.0% (±123.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Benson | 24 mi | 61.8% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bisbee | 25 mi | 43.3% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Patagonia | 25 mi | 60.9% (±23.3 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 Cochise County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mescal | 93.6% (±53.1 points) |
| 2 | Sierra Vista Southeast | 69.9% (±29.3 points) |
| 3 | Willcox | 63.2% (±20.9 points) |
| 4 | Benson | 61.8% (±19.3 points) |
| 5 | Sierra Vista | 46.8% (±6.2 points) |
| 6 | Douglas | 45.6% (±10.6 points) |
| 7 | Bisbee | 43.3% (±14.7 points) |
| 8 | Huachuca City | 42.0% (±14.3 points) |
| 9 | Tombstone | 41.3% (±18.2 points) |
| 10 | Pirtleville | 24.2% (±40.8 points) |
| 11 | Whetstone | 22.0% (±28.8 points) |
Showing 11 of 13 places in Cochise 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 Sierra Vista
Are renters in Sierra Vista rent-burdened?
46.8% of renting households in Sierra Vista 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 Sierra Vista spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sierra Vista, AZ spends 28.8% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sierra Vista city, Arizona
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sierra Vista city, Arizona
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sierra Vista 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 Sierra Vista city, Arizona (place:66820, 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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Figures last updated on .
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