Housing by town in Union County, New Mexico
Union County, New Mexico has 4 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $683 (±$120) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $557 in 2015–2019 (+22.6%; No measurable change after inflation).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $683 (±$120)
- Households that rent
- 27.6%
- Median household income
- $46,694
- Places
- 4
Cities, towns and townships in Union County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | $652 | 27.4% | $34,500 | $110,500 | $840 |
| Des Moines | — | 28.8% | $63,864 | $152,500 | $510 |
| Folsom | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Grenville | — | 26.3% | $115,625 | $100,000 | $686 |
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 Union County rank across New Mexico
- New Mexico places ranked by median rent
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Police departments in Union County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Police Department | 2,537 | 2 | 7 |
| Union County Sheriff's Office | 1,338 | — | — |
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 Union County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88415 | 3,178 | $673 | $120,800 | $44,952 | 28.3% |
| 88418 | 536 | — | $165,400 | $77,813 | 25.2% |
| 88422 | 117 | — | $116,300 | $61,346 | 28.1% |
| 88424 | 89 | — | — | — | 47.4% |
| 88419 | 61 | — | $252,100 | $96,250 | 0.0% |
| 88410 | 45 | — | — | $36,042 | 22.2% |
| 88436 | 25 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Union County
Which place in Union County has the highest rent?
Clayton has the highest median gross rent, $652 (±$159) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median rent in Union County, New Mexico?
The median gross rent in Union County is $683 (±$120) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union County, New Mexico
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union County, New Mexico
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Union 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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