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Rent Prices in Quay County, NM
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) by number of bedrooms. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Median rent
- $712/mo
- New Mexico $1,067/mo
- 2-bedroom median rent
- $876/mo
- New Mexico $1,062/mo
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 56.0%
- New Mexico 50.2%
- Renter households
- 1,247
- New Mexico 251,477
Quay County has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Median rent by number of bedrooms
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities
| Bedrooms | Median rent |
|---|---|
| Studio (no bedroom) | $272/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $624/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $876/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,043/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | Not reported |
| 5 or more bedrooms | Not reported |
Rent as a share of income
Renter households where the share could be computed
- Pay 30% or more of income42756.0%
- Pay 50% or more of income17322.7%
The median renter household spends 31.8% of its income on rent.
HUD Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
Quay County, NM
2 bedrooms: $1,019/mo. HUD Fair Market Rent is used for housing assistance and is not an asking rent.
How it compares
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| Area | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quay County, NM | $712/mo | $624/mo | $876/mo | $1,043/mo | 56.0% |
| New Mexico | $1,067/mo | $887/mo | $1,062/mo | $1,281/mo | 50.2% |
| United States | $1,413/mo | $1,235/mo | $1,407/mo | $1,584/mo | 51.1% |
Cities and towns in Quay County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucumcari | $704/mo | $625/mo | $851/mo | $1,105/mo | 60.8% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median rent in Quay County, NM?
- The median gross rent in Quay County, NM is $712 a month, and a typical 2-bedroom rents for $876/mo.
- How does Quay County compare with New Mexico?
- The median rent in Quay County is $712/mo, compared with $1,067/mo for New Mexico as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates