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What Is the Average Rent in Bernalillo County, New Mexico?

$1,144/month 5.2%vs 2023 ($1,087)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Bernalillo County, New Mexico is $1,144/month (±$17), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $292,900 (±$3,423), and the median household income is $69,473/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Bernalillo County, New Mexico and Neighbouring Counties

Torrance: $872Valencia: $1,015Cibola: $759Santa Fe: $1,389Bernalillo County: $1,144$872$1,015$759$1,389$1,144

Housing Metrics for Bernalillo County, New Mexico

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,144
Median Home Value$292,900
Median Household Income$69,473
Total Housing Units285,495
Renter-Occupied Units101,241
Renter-Occupied Share35%
Households Paying 50%+ Income26,911 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$855+0.0%
1 BR$944+0.0%
2 BR$1,196+0.0%
3 BR$1,505+0.0%
4 BR$1,772+0.0%
5+ BR$1,404+0.0%

How does Bernalillo County, New Mexico compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in New Mexico.

Higher rent than 88% of counties in New Mexico · 5th of 33

Cheapest: Luna County($650)
Priciest: Sandoval County($1,427)
#CountyValue
1Sandoval County$1,427
2Santa Fe County$1,389
3Los Alamos County$1,375
… 1 more …
5Bernalillo County(you are here)$1,144
… 25 more …
31Luna County$650
32Guadalupe County$590
33De Baca County$387

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Bernalillo County, New Mexico?

The median gross rent in Bernalillo County, New Mexico is $1,144/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Bernalillo County, New Mexico?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Bernalillo County, New Mexico is $1,196/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$20. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Bernalillo County, New Mexico?

The median home value in Bernalillo County, New Mexico is $292,900 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Bernalillo County are rent-burdened?

In Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 26,911 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Bernalillo County, New Mexico?

The median household income in Bernalillo County, New Mexico is $69,473/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,144 has a margin of error of ±$17. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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