How many renters in Albuquerque, NM pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.4% (±2.0 points) of renting households in Albuquerque, NM spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.4% (±2.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.7% (±1.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.4% (±0.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Albuquerque
| Share of income spent on rent | Albuquerque | Bernalillo County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.8% (±1.1 points) | 12.0% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.9% (±1.0 points) | 12.9% | 12.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.1% (±1.3 points) | 12.4% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.9% (±1.2 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.7% (±1.0 points) | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.7% (±1.7 points) | 43.5% | 41.7% | 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.
Albuquerque against Bernalillo County, its state and the nation
| Albuquerque | Bernalillo County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.4% (±2.0 points) | 52.0% (±1.8 points) | 50.2% (±1.1 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.7% (±1.7 points) | 43.5% (±1.6 points) | 41.7% (±0.9 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.4% (±0.9 points) | 31.2% (±0.9 points) | 30.1% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,444 (±$1,545) | $44,381 (±$1,486) | $40,497 (±$955) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,145 (±$17) | $1,144 (±$17) | $1,067 (±$11) | $1,413 |
In Albuquerque, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Bernalillo County (52.0%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (50.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Bernalillo County, Albuquerque ranks 3 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 71 of 189.
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 Albuquerque
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | — | 52.4% (±2.0 points) | — |
| Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | 4.0 mi | 80.7% (±17.5 points) | Higher |
| North Valley | 4.9 mi | 52.4% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kirtland AFB | 6.2 mi | 40.6% (±11.5 points) | Lower |
| South Valley | 6.9 mi | 48.1% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paradise Hills | 7.2 mi | 38.6% (±29.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Corrales | 9.4 mi | 43.0% (±27.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sandia Heights | 10 mi | 1.9% (±49.5 points) | Lower |
| Rio Rancho | 13 mi | 51.8% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kirtland AFB, NM (40.6%), Sandia Heights, NM (1.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM (80.7%).
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 Bernalillo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ponderosa Pine | 100.0% (±123.9 points) |
| 2 | Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | 80.7% (±17.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Albuquerque | 52.4% (±2.0 points) |
| 3 (tie) | North Valley | 52.4% (±19.1 points) |
| 5 | South Valley | 48.1% (±9.9 points) |
| 6 | Kirtland AFB | 40.6% (±11.5 points) |
| 7 | Paradise Hills | 38.6% (±29.4 points) |
| 8 | Tijeras | 20.0% (±66.0 points) |
| 9 | Sandia Heights | 1.9% (±49.5 points) |
Showing 9 of 12 places in Bernalillo 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 Albuquerque
Are renters in Albuquerque rent-burdened?
52.4% of renting households in Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque spend on rent?
The median renting household in Albuquerque, NM spends 31.4% (±0.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Albuquerque city, New Mexico
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Albuquerque city, New Mexico
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Albuquerque city, New Mexico
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 Albuquerque city, New Mexico (place:02000, in state:35).
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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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