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Cost of Living in Eddy County, NM

Population 61,105 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,245
Median home value$212,600
Median household income$78,426

The median rent in Eddy County, NM is $1,245/month, 17% higher than the New Mexico median and 12% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $212,600, 36% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $78,426 a year, 22% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 19.0%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $49,800/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.7×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,075/mo

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Eddy County vs. New Mexico vs. U.S.

Eddy CountyNew MexicoU.S.
Median rent$1,245$1,067$1,413
Median home value$212,600$248,100$332,700
Median household income$78,426$64,059$80,734
Homeownership rate73.3%70.0%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher19.3%31.0%35.7%
Poverty rate13.8%17.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate5.5%6.0%5.2%
Work from home6.5%12.2%15.1%
Median age36.239.438.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Eddy County, NM?

The median gross rent in Eddy County, NM is $1,245 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Eddy County, NM?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $49,800 a year in gross income.

Is Eddy County, NM expensive to live in?

Rent there is 12% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.7 times the median household income.

Other counties in New Mexico

Bernalillo County, NMRent $1,144 · Income $69,473Doña Ana County, NMRent $934 · Income $56,848Santa Fe County, NMRent $1,389 · Income $79,071Sandoval County, NMRent $1,427 · Income $86,636San Juan County, NMRent $956 · Income $55,872Valencia County, NMRent $1,015 · Income $58,933

Counties with a similar cost of living

Salem County, NJRent $1,253 · Income $79,960Baldwin County, ALRent $1,277 · Income $78,775Rankin County, MSRent $1,270 · Income $79,357Spokane County, WARent $1,283 · Income $78,582Greenville County, SCRent $1,262 · Income $76,932Colonial Heights city, VARent $1,234 · Income $76,505

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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