Housing by town in Chaves County, New Mexico
Chaves County, New Mexico has 4 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $867 (±$61) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $771 in 2015–2019 (+12.5%; Down after inflation).
Roswell has the highest median gross rent ($876) and Dexter the lowest ($673).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $867 (±$61)
- Households that rent
- 28.7%
- Median household income
- $52,938
- Places
- 4
Cities, towns and townships in Chaves County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter | $673 | 23.5% | $43,846 | $97,500 | $399 |
| Hagerman | $734 | 22.7% | $64,674 | $109,600 | $356 |
| Lake Arthur | — | 32.4% | $76,429 | $116,100 | $436 |
| Roswell | $876 | 31.4% | $51,583 | $152,600 | $995 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,960 | $25,550 | $40,850 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $29,200 | $46,650 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $32,850 | $52,500 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $36,450 | $58,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $39,400 | $63,000 |
| 6 people | $42,300 | $42,300 | $67,650 |
| 7 people | $45,200 | $45,200 | $72,300 |
| 8 people | $48,150 | $48,150 | $77,000 |
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Crime reported to police in Chaves County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 515 | 844 | 1,546 | 2,534 | 60,999 | 2 of 5 |
| 2024 | 474 | 775 | 1,331 | 2,175 | 61,182 | 2 of 5 |
| 2025 | 360 | 593 | 1,216 | 2,003 | 60,719 | 2 of 5 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Chaves County recorded 360 violent and 1,216 property crimes, 593 and 2,003 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 96% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Chaves County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell Police Department | 46,866 | 314 | 1,114 |
| Chaves County Sheriff's Office | 13,853 | 46 | 102 |
| Dexter Police Department | 1,052 | — | — |
| Hagerman Police Department | 958 | — | — |
| Lake Arthur Police Department | 374 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Chaves County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88203 | 28,753 | $789 | $126,600 | $42,207 | 34.7% |
| 88201 | 27,524 | $991 | $225,000 | $61,780 | 24.5% |
| 88230 | 4,336 | $783 | $104,800 | $43,469 | 20.7% |
| 88232 | 2,838 | $703 | $134,700 | $65,000 | 13.8% |
| 88253 | 901 | $1,079 | $168,300 | $85,813 | 32.1% |
| 88339 | 603 | — | $234,500 | $57,375 | 4.1% |
| 88250 | 153 | — | — | $83,250 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Chaves County
What is the crime rate in Chaves County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Chaves County recorded 593 violent and 2,003 property crimes per 100,000 residents (360 violent and 1,216 property crimes in all).
Which place in Chaves County has the highest rent?
Roswell has the highest median gross rent, $876 (±$60) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Chaves County has the lowest rent?
Dexter has the lowest median gross rent, $673 (±$229) a month.
What is the median rent in Chaves County, New Mexico?
The median gross rent in Chaves County is $867 (±$61) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chaves County, New Mexico
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chaves County, New Mexico
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Chaves County, NM
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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