Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in New River, AZ?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 86.7% of gross income.
New River rent: February 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Arizona state estimate).
About rent and a bus driver salary
Transit bus driver pay sits near the US median household income, with municipal and unionized routes often paying more. At the national-average bus driver salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,296 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Arizona cities have lower median rent than New River, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in New River, AZ?
Median rent in New River is $3,632 a month. A typical bus driver in Arizona earns about $50,265 a year, which makes that rent 86.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a bus driver afford in New River?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Arizona (~$50,265/yr) supports up to $1,257 a month in rent. New River's current median rent is $3,632/mo, which is $2,375/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in New River?
At an hourly equivalent of about $24 an hour, a bus driver in Arizona works roughly 150.3 hours a month to cover New River's median rent of $3,632.
Where is rent cheaper than New River for a bus driver?
Nearby Arizona cities with lower median rent include Paradise Valley ($2,905/mo), Sedona ($2,712/mo), Sedona ($2,706/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.