Housing by town in Sierra County, New Mexico
Sierra County, New Mexico has 3 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $729 (±$44) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.2% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $537 in 2015–2019 (+35.8%; Up after inflation).
Elephant Butte has the highest median gross rent ($1,089) and Williamsburg the lowest ($424).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $729 (±$44)
- Households that rent
- 28.2%
- Median household income
- $41,600
- Places
- 3
Cities, towns and townships in Sierra County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Butte | $1,089 | 22.4% | $53,482 | $176,800 | $910 |
| Truth or Consequences | $714 | 41.8% | $33,788 | $124,600 | $718 |
| Williamsburg | $424 | 19.9% | $29,250 | $43,600 | $537 |
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 |
How the places in Sierra County rank across New Mexico
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Crime reported to police in Sierra County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61 | 536 | 155 | 1,361 | 11,391 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 74 | 640 | 180 | 1,558 | 11,555 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 23 | 203 | 135 | 1,194 | 11,304 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Sierra County recorded 23 violent and 135 property crimes, 203 and 1,194 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
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 Sierra County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truth or Consequences Police Department | 5,917 | 11 | 88 |
| Sierra County Sheriff's Office | 5,387 | 12 | 47 |
ZIP codes in Sierra County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87901 | 6,378 | $713 | $128,700 | $34,242 | 38.3% |
| 87935 | 2,094 | $1,111 | $197,700 | $51,033 | 24.4% |
| 87942 | 1,005 | $428 | $114,800 | $42,308 | 14.3% |
| 87930 | 718 | — | — | $38,085 | 0.0% |
| 87931 | 703 | — | — | — | 24.9% |
| 87939 | 206 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 88042 | 205 | — | $195,900 | $75,137 | 0.0% |
| 87943 | 191 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Sierra County
What is the crime rate in Sierra County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Sierra County recorded 203 violent and 1,194 property crimes per 100,000 residents (23 violent and 135 property crimes in all).
Which place in Sierra County has the highest rent?
Elephant Butte has the highest median gross rent, $1,089 (±$707) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Sierra County has the lowest rent?
Williamsburg has the lowest median gross rent, $424 (±$159) a month.
What is the median rent in Sierra County, New Mexico?
The median gross rent in Sierra County is $729 (±$44) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sierra County, New Mexico
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sierra County, New Mexico
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Sierra 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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