How many renters in University Park, NM pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.1% (±21.7 points) of renting households in University Park, NM spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.1% (±21.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.6% (±20.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.4% (±14.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in University Park
| Share of income spent on rent | University Park | Doña Ana County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.8% (±14.5 points) | 12.4% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 3.8% (±6.0 points) | 10.6% | 12.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 23.3% (±12.9 points) | 9.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.0% (±9.7 points) | 12.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.5% (±6.5 points) | 7.7% | 8.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.6% (±20.7 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.
University Park against Doña Ana County, its state and the nation
| University Park | Doña Ana County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.1% (±21.7 points) | 54.4% (±4.0 points) | 50.2% (±1.1 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.6% (±20.7 points) | 46.7% (±3.7 points) | 41.7% (±0.9 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.4% (±14.0 points) | 32.8% (±2.4 points) | 30.1% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $30,156 (±$13,586) | $32,698 (±$2,572) | $40,497 (±$955) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $792 (±$63) | $934 (±$32) | $1,067 (±$11) | $1,413 |
In University Park, 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, University Park ranks 9 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 90 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 University Park
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Park | — | 48.1% (±21.7 points) | — |
| Mesilla | 3.7 mi | 40.0% (±54.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Las Cruces | 4.3 mi | 57.0% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Ysidro (community) | 6.8 mi | 57.9% (±54.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Butterfield Park | 11 mi | 44.2% (±48.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vado | 12 mi | 52.4% (±40.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berino | 16 mi | 0.0% (±84.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Radium Springs | 17 mi | 65.4% (±68.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| White Sands | 17 mi | 14.1% (±13.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: White Sands, NM (14.1%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 10 | Butterfield Park | 44.2% (±48.3 points) |
| 11 | Chaparral | 40.8% (±19.9 points) |
| 12 | Mesilla | 40.0% (±54.7 points) |
| 13 | Hatch | 26.6% (±34.9 points) |
| 14 | White Sands | 14.1% (±13.9 points) |
| 15 | Berino | 0.0% (±84.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Doña Ana County, ranked from highest to lowest.
University Park 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 University Park
Are renters in University Park rent-burdened?
48.1% of renting households in University Park 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 University Park spend on rent?
The median renting household in University Park, NM spends 28.4% (±14.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University Park CDP, New Mexico
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University Park CDP, New Mexico
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University Park 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 University Park CDP, New Mexico (place:81030, 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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Figures last updated on .
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