How many renters in South Valley, NM pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.1% (±9.9 points) of renting households in South Valley, NM spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.1% (±9.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.2% (±9.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.6% (±6.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in South Valley
| Share of income spent on rent | South Valley | Bernalillo County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.6% (±7.5 points) | 12.0% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.8% (±5.6 points) | 12.9% | 12.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.6% (±8.0 points) | 12.4% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.9% (±4.2 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.9% (±3.6 points) | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.2% (±9.2 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.
South Valley against Bernalillo County, its state and the nation
| South Valley | Bernalillo County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.1% (±9.9 points) | 52.0% (±1.8 points) | 50.2% (±1.1 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.2% (±9.2 points) | 43.5% (±1.6 points) | 41.7% (±0.9 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.6% (±6.6 points) | 31.2% (±0.9 points) | 30.1% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,450 (±$4,162) | $44,381 (±$1,486) | $40,497 (±$955) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $954 (±$67) | $1,144 (±$17) | $1,067 (±$11) | $1,413 |
In South Valley, 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, South Valley ranks 5 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 89 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 South Valley
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Valley | — | 48.1% (±9.9 points) | — |
| Albuquerque | 6.9 mi | 52.4% (±2.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Isleta | 7.3 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kirtland AFB | 7.4 mi | 40.6% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bosque Farms | 11 mi | 93.7% (±30.4 points) | Higher |
| Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | 11 mi | 80.7% (±17.5 points) | Higher |
| North Valley | 12 mi | 52.4% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Peralta | 12 mi | 62.3% (±39.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paradise Hills | 13 mi | 38.6% (±29.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bosque Farms, NM (93.7%), 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) |
| 10 (tie) | Barton | 0.0% (±116.4 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Isleta | 0.0% (±100.0 points) |
Showing 11 of 12 places in Bernalillo County, ranked from highest to lowest.
South Valley 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 South Valley
Are renters in South Valley rent-burdened?
48.1% of renting households in South Valley 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 Valley spend on rent?
The median renting household in South Valley, NM spends 28.6% (±6.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Valley CDP, New Mexico
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Valley CDP, New Mexico
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Valley 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 South Valley CDP, New Mexico (place:74520, in state:35).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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