Cost of Living in Curry County, New Mexico
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
These figures are county medians, not a personal budget. Use them to frame rent, ownership, and income tradeoffs, then account for household size, commute, financing, insurance, taxes, debt, and local availability before making a decision.
How Curry County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Curry County ranks #2,220 of 3,142 counties for affordability (bottom 29%)
Sourced county brief
Curry County Median Gross Rent Estimated at $1,024
Curry County's median gross rent was estimated at $1,024 per month, exceeding the New Mexico unweighted county mean of $905. The official ACS B25071 gross rent as a percentage of household income (GRAPI) was 29.3%, which differs from the state unweighted county mean of 28.4% by 0.9 percentage points. Median selected monthly owner costs for all owner-occupied units were $1,006, while the state unweighted county mean was $711. The median home value was recorded at $171,200. Renter households in the county reported a median income of $38,422. This snapshot is based on the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. See ACS table B25071 for the underlying estimate.
Source record
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25064 Median Gross Rent
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25071 GRAPI
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25077 Median Home Value
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25088 Selected Monthly Owner Costs
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25119 Household Income by Tenure
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-brief-v1
Cost of Living Advisory: Curry County
Affordability Verdict
ACS B25071 estimates median gross rent at 29.3% of renter household income in Curry County, which is below the 30% affordability benchmark. This is a median percentage among renter-occupied units, not the share of households above a threshold.
Rent vs. Own
Median gross rent is $1,024 per month; median selected monthly owner costs are $1,006. These ACS medians describe different tenure groups and are not a personalized rent-versus-buy calculation.
Income Needed
Using the common 30% budgeting benchmark, $40,960 in annual gross income would allocate 30% to the county's median gross rent. This is a reproducible illustration, not evidence that a particular household can afford housing.
Regional Context
The New Mexico unweighted mean of county median rents is $905 per month. Curry County's $1,024 median is 13.2% above that comparison value.
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-advisory-v2
Affordability Calculator
See how your income compares to housing costs in Curry County
Rent Burden
21.4%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,337
per month
Owner Cost Burden
21.1%
of gross income
The median home in Curry County may be a stretch
Median home value is $171,200. Estimated monthly cost: $1,367 vs. your max of $1,337.
Rent Affordability Guide
Income Needed Calculator
See how much you need to earn to comfortably afford housing
$0/yr
Needed to stay within recommended threshold
$0/yr
Needed to stay within recommended threshold
$0/yr
Needed to stay within recommended threshold
Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Curry County, New Mexico?
What is the median rent in Curry County?
Is Curry County affordable?
How does Curry County's rent compare to the state average?
What is the median home value in Curry County?
Counties with Similar Housing Costs
Planning a Move?
Researching the cost of living in Curry County, New Mexico? Compare moving quotes from top providers and save on your relocation.
Compare Moving QuotesCompare Mortgage Rates in Curry County
Whether you're buying in Curry County, New Mexico, or refinancing, compare rates from top lenders using the terms each lender provides.
See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2020-2024). Data is informational only and is not personalized financial advice.
CostByCounty participates in affiliate programs. We may earn a commission when you use our links, at no extra cost to you.