What percentage of people rent in Tucumcari, NM?
31.4% (±8.2 points) of the occupied homes in Tucumcari, NM are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 854 renting households against 1,866 that own their home.
In Tucumcari, the share of households that rent went from 50.7% in 2015–2019 to 31.4% in 2020–2024 (−19.3 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 31.4% (±8.2 points)
- Renting households
- 854 (±254)
- Median renter income
- $12,029 (±$11,997)
Who rents and who owns in Tucumcari
| Tucumcari | Quay County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 31.4% (±8.2 points) | 28.4% (±6.3 points) | 30.0% (±0.4 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 854 (±254) | 1,247 (±312) | 251,477 (±3,297) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 1,866 (±214) | 3,142 (±256) | 585,937 (±3,814) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.0 (±0.4) | 2.1 (±0.4) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 1.8 (±0.2) | 1.9 (±0.2) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $12,029 (±$11,997) | $19,493 (±$15,649) | $40,497 (±$955) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $49,234 (±$10,110) | $51,780 (±$5,453) | $77,401 (±$970) | $100,009 |
In Tucumcari, the renter share is not measurably different from Quay County (28.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (30.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Quay County, Tucumcari ranks 2 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 58 of 205.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Tucumcari has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 50.7% (±6.9 points) | 31.4% (±8.2 points) | −19.3 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $556 (±$40) | $704 (±$154) | +26.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $26,029 (±$2,685) | $31,844 (±$10,988) | +22.3% | No measurable change 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 Tucumcari
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucumcari | — | 31.4% (±8.2 points) | — |
| Logan | 19 mi | 15.0% (±10.7 points) | Lower |
| San Jon | 21 mi | 6.7% (±8.9 points) | Lower |
| Grady | 33 mi | 84.1% (±26.2 points) | Higher |
| House | 38 mi | 83.3% (±31.6 points) | Higher |
| Mosquero | 44 mi | 6.7% (±16.7 points) | Lower |
| Melrose | 51 mi | 25.1% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Sumner | 55 mi | 15.7% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Rosa | 57 mi | 33.2% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Logan, NM (15.0%), San Jon, NM (6.7%), Mosquero, NM (6.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Grady, NM (84.1%), House, NM (83.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Quay County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | House | 83.3% (±31.6 points) |
| 2 | Tucumcari | 31.4% (±8.2 points) |
| 3 | Logan | 15.0% (±10.7 points) |
| 4 | San Jon | 6.7% (±8.9 points) |
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 Tucumcari
How many renters are there in Tucumcari?
Tucumcari has an estimated 854 (±254) renting households, 31.4% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Tucumcari?
In Tucumcari, the share of households that rent went from 50.7% in 2015–2019 to 31.4% in 2020–2024 (−19.3 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Tucumcari?
A renting household in Tucumcari has 2.0 people on average, against 1.8 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Tucumcari?
The median renting household in Tucumcari, NM has an income of $12,029 (±$11,997) a year, against $49,234 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tucumcari city, New Mexico
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tucumcari city, New Mexico
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Tucumcari city, New Mexico
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Tucumcari city, New Mexico
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Tucumcari city, 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 Tucumcari city, New Mexico (place:79910, 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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