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Housing Affordability in Curry County, NM
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 32.6%
- New Mexico 29.0%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 48.2%
- New Mexico 50.2%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 23.9%
- New Mexico 20.8%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,476/mo
- New Mexico $1,564/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more3,10648.2%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more2,76823.9%
- Renters paying 50% or more1,80328.0%
- Median rent as a share of income: 29.3%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 23.0%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $403/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 3.0
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curry County, NM | 32.6% | 48.2% | 23.9% | 29.3% |
| New Mexico | 29.0% | 50.2% | 20.8% | 30.1% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Curry County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis | 32.9% | 50.1% | 22.8% | 30.1% |
| Cannon AFB | 34.3% | 34.3% | Not reported | 23.3% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Curry County, NM?
- In Curry County, NM, 32.6% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Curry County compare with New Mexico?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Curry County is 32.6%, compared with 29.0% for New Mexico as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates