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What Is the Average Rent in Española city, New Mexico?

$829/month 0.4%vs 2023 ($832)

City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Española city, New Mexico is $829/month (±$88), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $210,800 (±$9,912), and the median household income is $47,667/year. The unemployment rate in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico was 4.4% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for Española city, New Mexico

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$829
Median Home Value$210,800
Median Household Income$47,667
Total Housing Units4,132
Renter-Occupied Units1,438
Renter-Occupied Share35%
Households Paying 50%+ Income273 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)4.4%

How does Española city, New Mexico compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all cities in New Mexico.

Higher rent than 38% of cities in New Mexico · 115th of 185

Cheapest: Cuba village($306)
Priciest: Sandia Heights CDP($3,050)
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1Sandia Heights CDP$3,050
2Cañoncito CDP$3,011
3Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)$2,717
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115Española city(you are here)$829
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183Cuba village$306
184Mescalero CDP$260
185Peña Blanca CDP$99

ZIP codes in Española city

3 ZIP codes overlap Española city.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Española city, New Mexico?

The median gross rent in Española city, New Mexico is $829/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 Española city, New Mexico?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Española city, New Mexico is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Española city, New Mexico?

The median home value in Española city, New Mexico is $210,800 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Española city are rent-burdened?

In Española city, New Mexico, 273 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 Española city, New Mexico?

The median household income in Española city, New Mexico is $47,667/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 $829 has a margin of error of ±$88. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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