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

$683/month 5.1%vs 2023 ($650)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Union County, New Mexico is $683/month (±$120), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $122,700 (±$18,473), and the median household income is $46,694/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Union County, New Mexico and Neighbouring Counties

Baca: $592Union County: $683Dallam: $1,081Las Animas: $891Quay: $712Harding: $1,038Colfax: $729Hartley: $1,028Cimarron: $718$592$683$1,081$891$712$1,038$729$1,028$718

Housing Metrics for Union County, New Mexico

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$683
Median Home Value$122,700
Median Household Income$46,694
Total Housing Units1,438
Renter-Occupied Units397
Renter-Occupied Share28%
Households Paying 50%+ Income34 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
1 BR$465-25.5%
2 BR$661-21.3%
3 BR$1,265+33.4%

How does Union County, New Mexico compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in New Mexico.

Higher rent than 12% of counties in New Mexico · 30th 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
… 26 more …
30Union County(you are here)$683
31Luna County$650
32Guadalupe County$590
33De Baca County$387

Frequently asked questions

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

The median gross rent in Union County, New Mexico is $683/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 Union County, New Mexico?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Union County, New Mexico is $661/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$59. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

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

The median home value in Union County, New Mexico is $122,700 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

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

In Union County, New Mexico, 34 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 Union County, New Mexico?

The median household income in Union County, New Mexico is $46,694/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 $683 has a margin of error of ±$120. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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