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

$956/month 8.3%vs 2023 ($883)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Lincoln County, New Mexico is $956/month (±$68), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $233,200 (±$22,920), and the median household income is $53,303/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Lincoln County, New Mexico and Neighbouring Counties

Torrance: $872Sierra: $729De Baca: $387Otero: $962Lincoln County: $956Socorro: $691Chaves: $867Guadalupe: $590$872$729$387$962$956$691$867$590

Housing Metrics for Lincoln County, New Mexico

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$956
Median Home Value$233,200
Median Household Income$53,303
Total Housing Units10,000
Renter-Occupied Units2,319
Renter-Occupied Share23%
Households Paying 50%+ Income518 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$831n/a
1 BR$645+15.0%
2 BR$969+26.3%
3 BR$1,038-22.4%

How does Lincoln County, New Mexico compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in New Mexico.

Higher rent than 67% of counties in New Mexico · 12th 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
… 8 more …
12Lincoln County(you are here)$956
… 18 more …
31Luna County$650
32Guadalupe County$590
33De Baca County$387

Frequently asked questions

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

The median gross rent in Lincoln County, New Mexico is $956/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 Lincoln County, New Mexico?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Lincoln County, New Mexico is $969/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$169. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

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

The median home value in Lincoln County, New Mexico is $233,200 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

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

In Lincoln County, New Mexico, 518 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 Lincoln County, New Mexico?

The median household income in Lincoln County, New Mexico is $53,303/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 $956 has a margin of error of ±$68. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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