What percentage of people rent in Shiprock, NM?
50.9% (±6.3 points) of the occupied homes in Shiprock, NM are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 1,165 renting households against 1,123 that own their home.
In Shiprock, the share of households that rent went from 44.0% in 2015–2019 to 50.9% in 2020–2024 (+6.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 50.9% (±6.3 points)
- Renting households
- 1,165 (±212)
- Median renter income
- $27,563 (±$15,736)
Who rents and who owns in Shiprock
| Shiprock | San Juan County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 50.9% (±6.3 points) | 28.8% (±2.0 points) | 30.0% (±0.4 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 1,165 (±212) | 12,019 (±861) | 251,477 (±3,297) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 1,123 (±151) | 29,713 (±872) | 585,937 (±3,814) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 3.2 (±0.4) | 2.8 (±0.1) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 3.4 (±0.4) | 2.9 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $27,563 (±$15,736) | $38,547 (±$3,068) | $40,497 (±$955) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $51,792 (±$19,176) | $67,023 (±$3,035) | $77,401 (±$970) | $100,009 |
In Shiprock, the renter share is higher than in San Juan County (28.8%).
It is also higher than in New Mexico (30.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In San Juan County, Shiprock ranks 1 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 15 of 205.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Shiprock has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 44.0% (±5.7 points) | 50.9% (±6.3 points) | +6.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $523 (±$59) | $694 (±$56) | +32.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $39,893 (±$7,690) | $35,900 (±$4,068) | −10.0% | Down after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Shiprock
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiprock | — | 50.9% (±6.3 points) | — |
| Waterflow | 13 mi | 40.7% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kirtland | 18 mi | 18.4% (±15.9 points) | Lower |
| Upper Fruitland | 21 mi | 6.1% (±3.7 points) | Lower |
| La Plata | 28 mi | 17.1% (±8.2 points) | Lower |
| Farmington | 29 mi | 33.8% (±3.2 points) | Lower |
| Towaoc | 29 mi | 64.3% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Flora Vista | 34 mi | 19.6% (±12.6 points) | Lower |
| Crouch Mesa | 34 mi | 23.0% (±9.1 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kirtland, NM (18.4%), Upper Fruitland, NM (6.1%), La Plata, NM (17.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across San Juan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shiprock | 50.9% (±6.3 points) |
| 2 | Waterflow | 40.7% (±16.3 points) |
| 3 | Aztec | 36.7% (±9.5 points) |
| 4 | Angustura | 34.5% (±20.6 points) |
| 5 | Farmington | 33.8% (±3.2 points) |
| 6 | Bloomfield | 29.9% (±7.7 points) |
| 7 | Lee Acres | 25.6% (±11.1 points) |
Showing 7 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), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Shiprock
How many renters are there in Shiprock?
Shiprock has an estimated 1,165 (±212) renting households, 50.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Shiprock?
In Shiprock, the share of households that rent went from 44.0% in 2015–2019 to 50.9% in 2020–2024 (+6.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Shiprock?
A renting household in Shiprock has 3.2 people on average, against 3.4 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Shiprock?
The median renting household in Shiprock, NM has an income of $27,563 (±$15,736) a year, against $51,792 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 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
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Shiprock CDP, New Mexico
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Shiprock CDP, New Mexico
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Shiprock CDP, New Mexico
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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