How many renters in Fort Bliss, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.0% (±9.2 points) of renting households in Fort Bliss, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.0% (±9.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 48.9% (±7.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.3% (±4.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fort Bliss
| Share of income spent on rent | Fort Bliss | El Paso County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.2% (±2.2 points) | 11.4% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.2% (±6.2 points) | 12.2% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.2% (±7.1 points) | 12.4% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.5% (±4.0 points) | 10.4% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.1% (±4.8 points) | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 48.9% (±7.9 points) | 44.2% | 42.3% | 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.
Fort Bliss against El Paso County, its state and the nation
| Fort Bliss | El Paso County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.0% (±9.2 points) | 53.6% (±1.8 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 48.9% (±7.9 points) | 44.2% (±1.5 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.3% (±4.8 points) | 31.9% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $57,111 (±$4,152) | $39,575 (±$1,747) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,654 (±$58) | $1,079 (±$15) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Fort Bliss, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from El Paso County (53.6%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (51.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In El Paso County, Fort Bliss ranks 8 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 404 of 1,366.
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 Fort Bliss
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Bliss | — | 57.0% (±9.2 points) | — |
| El Paso | 3.4 mi | 53.4% (±1.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Homestead Meadows North | 12 mi | 36.8% (±44.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Homestead Meadows South | 13 mi | 72.7% (±33.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sunland Park | 13 mi | 51.8% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sparks | 14 mi | 84.3% (±29.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chaparral | 14 mi | 40.8% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Canutillo | 14 mi | 51.5% (±23.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westway | 14 mi | 64.5% (±37.5 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 El Paso County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sparks | 84.3% (±29.1 points) |
| 3 | Homestead Meadows South | 72.7% (±33.6 points) |
| 4 | Horizon City | 71.8% (±18.5 points) |
| 5 | Clint | 71.3% (±45.1 points) |
| 6 | Westway | 64.5% (±37.5 points) |
| 7 | Agua Dulce (community) | 60.2% (±54.6 points) |
| 8 | Fort Bliss | 57.0% (±9.2 points) |
| 9 | El Paso | 53.4% (±1.9 points) |
| 10 | Socorro | 53.1% (±11.0 points) |
| 11 | Canutillo | 51.5% (±23.5 points) |
| 12 | Vinton | 46.9% (±34.3 points) |
| 13 | Fabens | 43.4% (±21.1 points) |
| 14 | Anthony | 42.2% (±22.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in El Paso County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fort Bliss 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 Fort Bliss
Are renters in Fort Bliss rent-burdened?
57.0% of renting households in Fort Bliss 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 Fort Bliss spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fort Bliss, TX spends 34.3% (±4.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Bliss CDP, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Bliss CDP, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Bliss CDP, Texas
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 Fort Bliss CDP, Texas (place:26664, in state:48).
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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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