Metros where renters are the most overextended in New Mexico
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 18.0%
- Median rent: $1,143
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,066 (25.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,143
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,066 (25.7% of all housing units)
#19. Los Alamos
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 22.9%
- Median rent: $717
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,104 (29.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $717
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,104 (29.4% of all housing units)
#18. Gallup
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 23.1%
- Median rent: $1,040
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,550 (29.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,040
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,550 (29.4% of all housing units)
#17. Carlsbad
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 25.2%
- Median rent: $711
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 1,958 (24.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $711
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 1,958 (24.7% of all housing units)
#16. Grants
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.1%
- Median rent: $967
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,530 (31.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $967
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,530 (31.6% of all housing units)
#15. Hobbs
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.4%
- Median rent: $667
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,951 (22.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $667
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,951 (22.2% of all housing units)
#14. Española
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 26.5%
- Median rent: $917
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,941 (43.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $917
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,941 (43.4% of all housing units)
#13. Clovis
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.6%
- Median rent: $819
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,561 (32.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $819
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,561 (32.5% of all housing units)
#12. Roswell
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 27.6%
- Median rent: $769
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,817 (40.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $769
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,817 (40.9% of all housing units)
#11. Portales
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.2%
- Median rent: $839
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 11,910 (29.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $839
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 11,910 (29.3% of all housing units)
#10. Farmington
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.4%
- Median rent: $763
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 1,796 (20.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $763
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 1,796 (20.6% of all housing units)
#9. Ruidoso
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.6%
- Median rent: $1,164
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 18,882 (28.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,164
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 18,882 (28.7% of all housing units)
#8. Santa Fe
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.8%
- Median rent: $826
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,152 (34.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $826
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,152 (34.6% of all housing units)
#7. Alamogordo
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.7%
- Median rent: $720
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,495 (31.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $720
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,495 (31.4% of all housing units)
#6. Silver City
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.2%
- Median rent: $639
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,549 (26.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $639
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,549 (26.1% of all housing units)
#5. Las Vegas
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.5%
- Median rent: $545
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,347 (37.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $545
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,347 (37.0% of all housing units)
#4. Deming
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.6%
- Median rent: $952
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 119,815 (33.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $952
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 119,815 (33.1% of all housing units)
#3. Albuquerque
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.3%
- Median rent: $927
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,578 (20.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $927
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,578 (20.1% of all housing units)
#2. Taos
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.8%
- Median rent: $785
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 28,064 (35.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $785
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 28,064 (35.1% of all housing units)
This story features data reporting by Elena Cox, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
#1. Las Cruces
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