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Rent Prices in Union County, NM
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) by number of bedrooms. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Median rent
- $683/mo
- New Mexico $1,067/mo
- 2-bedroom median rent
- $661/mo
- New Mexico $1,062/mo
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 35.3%
- New Mexico 50.2%
- Renter households
- 397
- New Mexico 251,477
Union 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) | Not reported |
| 1 bedroom | $465/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $661/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,265/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 income10135.3%
- Pay 50% or more of income3411.9%
The median renter household spends 27.0% of its income on rent.
HUD Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
Union County, NM
2 bedrooms: $1,014/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union County, NM | $683/mo | $465/mo | $661/mo | $1,265/mo | 35.3% |
| 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 Union 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | $652/mo | $463/mo | $652/mo | $893/mo | 39.1% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median rent in Union County, NM?
- The median gross rent in Union County, NM is $683 a month, and a typical 2-bedroom rents for $661/mo.
- How does Union County compare with New Mexico?
- The median rent in Union County is $683/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