How many renters in Shiprock, NM pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
33.9% (±12.4 points) of renting households in Shiprock, NM spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 33.9% (±12.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.0% (±11.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.6% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Shiprock
| Share of income spent on rent | Shiprock | San Juan County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 25.7% (±9.2 points) | 19.3% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.1% (±5.8 points) | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.5% (±6.8 points) | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.7% (±11.3 points) | 14.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.9% (±3.9 points) | 7.2% | 8.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.0% (±11.8 points) | 35.2% | 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.
Shiprock against San Juan County, its state and the nation
| Shiprock | San Juan County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 33.9% (±12.4 points) | 42.4% (±5.1 points) | 50.2% (±1.1 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.0% (±11.8 points) | 35.2% (±4.5 points) | 41.7% (±0.9 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.6% (±3.5 points) | 27.4% (±1.3 points) | 30.1% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $27,563 (±$15,736) | $38,547 (±$3,068) | $40,497 (±$955) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $694 (±$56) | $956 (±$44) | $1,067 (±$11) | $1,413 |
In Shiprock, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from San Juan County (42.4%).
It is also lower than in New Mexico (50.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In San Juan County, Shiprock ranks 9 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 133 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 Shiprock
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiprock | — | 33.9% (±12.4 points) | — |
| Waterflow | 13 mi | 28.7% (±28.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kirtland | 18 mi | 33.3% (±92.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Fruitland | 21 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Plata | 28 mi | 23.3% (±54.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Farmington | 29 mi | 40.8% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Towaoc | 29 mi | 34.2% (±29.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Flora Vista | 34 mi | 75.5% (±37.9 points) | Higher |
| Crouch Mesa | 34 mi | 28.4% (±22.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Flora Vista, NM (75.5%).
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 San Juan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Spencerville | 72.9% (±55.8 points) |
| 4 | Lee Acres | 62.0% (±28.3 points) |
| 5 | Aztec | 59.9% (±15.6 points) |
| 6 | Bloomfield | 51.1% (±16.8 points) |
| 7 | Farmington | 40.8% (±7.4 points) |
| 8 | West Hammond | 36.6% (±49.2 points) |
| 9 | Shiprock | 33.9% (±12.4 points) |
| 10 | Kirtland | 33.3% (±92.7 points) |
| 11 | Waterflow | 28.7% (±28.4 points) |
| 12 | Crouch Mesa | 28.4% (±22.5 points) |
| 13 | La Plata | 23.3% (±54.5 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Angustura | 0.0% (±36.8 points) |
| 14 (tie) | South River | 0.0% (±66.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in San Juan County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Shiprock 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 Shiprock
Are renters in Shiprock rent-burdened?
33.9% of renting households in Shiprock 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 Shiprock spend on rent?
The median renting household in Shiprock, NM spends 24.6% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shiprock CDP, New Mexico
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shiprock CDP, New Mexico
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shiprock 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 Shiprock CDP, New Mexico (place:72770, 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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