How many renters in South Tucson, AZ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
62.3% (±16.3 points) of renting households in South Tucson, AZ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 62.3% (±16.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.2% (±12.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.4% (±4.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in South Tucson
| Share of income spent on rent | South Tucson | Pima County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.8% (±5.5 points) | 11.6% | 11.8% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.4% (±8.8 points) | 11.7% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.1% (±6.8 points) | 12.9% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.5% (±8.2 points) | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 18.1% (±10.9 points) | 9.1% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.2% (±12.1 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.
South Tucson against Pima County, its state and the nation
| South Tucson | Pima County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 62.3% (±16.3 points) | 53.2% (±1.4 points) | 51.5% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.2% (±12.1 points) | 44.1% (±1.2 points) | 42.2% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.4% (±4.6 points) | 31.8% (±0.6 points) | 30.8% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,602 (±$5,839) | $45,489 (±$939) | $57,682 (±$588) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $941 (±$167) | $1,212 (±$14) | $1,543 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In South Tucson, 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, South Tucson ranks 4 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 38 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 South Tucson
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Tucson | — | 62.3% (±16.3 points) | — |
| Drexel Heights | 5.8 mi | 51.9% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tucson | 6.5 mi | 55.4% (±1.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Flowing Wells | 7.2 mi | 52.3% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tucson Mountains | 8.7 mi | 59.4% (±31.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Catalina Foothills | 8.8 mi | 43.4% (±6.0 points) | Lower |
| Valencia West | 9.3 mi | 8.9% (±19.5 points) | Lower |
| Tucson Estates | 9.3 mi | 40.5% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summit | 9.3 mi | 50.4% (±26.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Catalina Foothills, AZ (43.4%), Valencia West, AZ (8.9%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rincon Valley | 100.0% (±107.6 points) |
| 2 | Picture Rocks | 69.9% (±33.1 points) |
| 3 | Green Valley | 69.8% (±10.3 points) |
| 4 | South Tucson | 62.3% (±16.3 points) |
| 5 | Tucson Mountains | 59.4% (±31.0 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 10 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 South Tucson
Are renters in South Tucson rent-burdened?
62.3% of renting households in South Tucson 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 South Tucson spend on rent?
The median renting household in South Tucson, AZ spends 33.4% (±4.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Tucson city, Arizona
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Tucson city, Arizona
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Tucson 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 South Tucson city, Arizona (place:68850, 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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