Housing by town in Lincoln County, New Mexico
Lincoln County, New Mexico has 5 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $956 (±$68) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.2% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $697 in 2015–2019 (+37.2%; No measurable change after inflation).
Ruidoso has the highest median gross rent ($944) and Carrizozo the lowest ($611).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $956 (±$68)
- Households that rent
- 23.2%
- Median household income
- $53,303
- Places
- 5
Cities, towns and townships in Lincoln County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitan | — | 6.3% | $52,864 | $111,700 | $571 |
| Carrizozo | $611 | 10.5% | $27,344 | $84,700 | $632 |
| Corona | — | 29.4% | — | $88,300 | $413 |
| Ruidoso | $944 | 31.6% | $52,736 | $243,800 | $1,579 |
| Ruidoso Downs | $936 | 37.0% | $31,354 | $154,000 | — |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,960 | $25,850 | $41,350 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $29,550 | $47,250 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $33,250 | $53,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $36,900 | $59,050 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $39,900 | $63,800 |
| 6 people | $42,850 | $42,850 | $68,500 |
| 7 people | $45,800 | $45,800 | $73,250 |
| 8 people | $48,750 | $48,750 | $77,950 |
How the places in Lincoln County rank across New Mexico
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Police departments in Lincoln County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruidoso Police Department | 7,626 | — | — |
| Lincoln County Sheriff's Office | 7,261 | — | — |
| Ruidoso Downs Police Department | 2,618 | 5 | 73 |
| Capitan Police Department | 1,411 | — | — |
| Carrizozo Police Department | 966 | 1 | 1 |
No county-wide total is published here: the departments that reported every month serve less than 90% of the residents the FBI counts for the county, so a total would leave too many out.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Lincoln County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88345 | 7,835 | $917 | $263,700 | $53,971 | 29.8% |
| 88312 | 3,287 | $1,328 | $304,100 | $80,345 | 5.1% |
| 88346 | 3,191 | $953 | $159,700 | $33,594 | 36.3% |
| 88316 | 2,194 | $946 | $123,600 | $54,080 | 14.6% |
| 88301 | 1,197 | $497 | $89,200 | $43,900 | 8.8% |
| 88341 | 653 | — | $365,400 | $48,393 | 9.4% |
| 88336 | 421 | — | $290,000 | — | 3.3% |
| 88318 | 321 | $434 | $187,500 | $73,125 | 31.3% |
| 88355 | 293 | — | — | — | 41.4% |
| 88348 | 279 | — | $343,100 | $86,985 | 0.0% |
| 88338 | 246 | — | — | $59,276 | 51.5% |
| 88351 | 159 | — | — | — | 47.5% |
| 88343 | 125 | — | — | — | 71.4% |
| 88324 | 18 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Lincoln County
Which place in Lincoln County has the highest rent?
Ruidoso has the highest median gross rent, $944 (±$156) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Lincoln County has the lowest rent?
Carrizozo has the lowest median gross rent, $611 (±$187) a month.
What is the median rent in Lincoln County, New Mexico?
The median gross rent in Lincoln County is $956 (±$68) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincoln County, New Mexico
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincoln County, New Mexico
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Lincoln 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.
Figures last updated on .