How many renters in Santa Teresa, NM pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.4% (±25.6 points) of renting households in Santa Teresa, NM spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.4% (±25.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.0% (±20.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.0% (±15.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Santa Teresa
| Share of income spent on rent | Santa Teresa | Doña Ana County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 0.0% (±7.5 points) | 12.4% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.6% (±21.1 points) | 10.6% | 12.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.2% (±8.0 points) | 9.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 20.8% (±17.7 points) | 12.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.4% (±15.4 points) | 7.7% | 8.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.0% (±20.5 points) | 46.7% | 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.
Santa Teresa against Doña Ana County, its state and the nation
| Santa Teresa | Doña Ana County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.4% (±25.6 points) | 54.4% (±4.0 points) | 50.2% (±1.1 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.0% (±20.5 points) | 46.7% (±3.7 points) | 41.7% (±0.9 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.0% (±15.5 points) | 32.8% (±2.4 points) | 30.1% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $53,014 (±$28,320) | $32,698 (±$2,572) | $40,497 (±$955) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,356 (±$298) | $934 (±$32) | $1,067 (±$11) | $1,413 |
In Santa Teresa, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Doña Ana County (54.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (50.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Doña Ana County, Santa Teresa ranks 3 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 55 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 Santa Teresa
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Teresa | — | 59.4% (±25.6 points) | — |
| Canutillo | 5.3 mi | 51.5% (±23.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sunland Park | 5.4 mi | 51.8% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Union | 5.5 mi | 100.0% (±70.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vinton | 7.7 mi | 46.9% (±34.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westway | 8.4 mi | 64.5% (±37.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Anthony | 9.1 mi | 42.2% (±22.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Anthony | 11 mi | 55.7% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berino | 14 mi | 0.0% (±84.7 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 Doña Ana County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Union | 100.0% (±70.7 points) |
| 2 | Radium Springs | 65.4% (±68.7 points) |
| 3 | Santa Teresa | 59.4% (±25.6 points) |
| 4 | San Ysidro (community) | 57.9% (±54.9 points) |
| 5 | Las Cruces | 57.0% (±4.6 points) |
| 6 | Anthony | 55.7% (±16.6 points) |
| 7 | Vado | 52.4% (±40.6 points) |
| 8 | Sunland Park | 51.8% (±16.3 points) |
| 9 | University Park | 48.1% (±21.7 points) |
Showing 9 of 15 places in Doña Ana County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Santa Teresa is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Santa Teresa
Are renters in Santa Teresa rent-burdened?
59.4% of renting households in Santa Teresa 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 Santa Teresa spend on rent?
The median renting household in Santa Teresa, NM spends 35.0% (±15.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Teresa CDP, New Mexico
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Teresa CDP, New Mexico
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Teresa CDP, 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 Santa Teresa CDP, New Mexico (place:70700, 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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Figures last updated on .
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