How many renters in Socorro, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.1% (±11.0 points) of renting households in Socorro, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.1% (±11.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.5% (±9.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.8% (±7.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Socorro
| Share of income spent on rent | Socorro | El Paso County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.3% (±6.3 points) | 11.4% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.1% (±4.6 points) | 12.2% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.2% (±4.4 points) | 12.4% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.3% (±7.7 points) | 10.4% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.6% (±5.7 points) | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.5% (±9.4 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.
Socorro against El Paso County, its state and the nation
| Socorro | El Paso County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.1% (±11.0 points) | 53.6% (±1.8 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.5% (±9.4 points) | 44.2% (±1.5 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.8% (±7.0 points) | 31.9% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,719 (±$9,113) | $39,575 (±$1,747) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,032 (±$114) | $1,079 (±$15) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Socorro, 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, Socorro ranks 10 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 503 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 Socorro
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socorro | — | 53.1% (±11.0 points) | — |
| Sparks | 2.6 mi | 84.3% (±29.1 points) | Higher |
| Clint | 3.7 mi | 71.3% (±45.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Elizario | 4.2 mi | 30.6% (±17.5 points) | Lower |
| Horizon City | 4.8 mi | 71.8% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Agua Dulce (community) | 7.2 mi | 60.2% (±54.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fabens | 11 mi | 43.4% (±21.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Homestead Meadows South | 13 mi | 72.7% (±33.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Homestead Meadows North | 15 mi | 36.8% (±44.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: San Elizario, TX (30.6%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sparks, TX (84.3%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 15 | Homestead Meadows North | 36.8% (±44.9 points) |
| 16 | San Elizario | 30.6% (±17.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in El Paso County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Socorro
Are renters in Socorro rent-burdened?
53.1% of renting households in Socorro 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 Socorro spend on rent?
The median renting household in Socorro, TX spends 32.8% (±7.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Socorro city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Socorro city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Socorro city, 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 Socorro city, Texas (place:68636, 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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