What is the rental vacancy rate in Ruidoso, NM?
The rental vacancy rate in Ruidoso, NM is 17.4% (±10.0 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 2.5% (±2.5 points).
4,353 (±433) homes, 52.5% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Ruidoso, the rental vacancy rate went from 48.2% in 2015–2019 to 17.4% in 2020–2024 (−30.8 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 17.4% (±10.0 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 2.5% (±2.5 points)
- Vacant homes
- 4,353 (±433)
Vacancy in Ruidoso against Lincoln County, its state and the nation
| Ruidoso | Lincoln County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 17.4% (±10.0 points) | 15.5% (±7.1 points) | 5.9% (±0.4 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.5% (±2.5 points) | 2.2% (±1.6 points) | 1.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 4,353 (±433) | 7,871 (±515) | 119,550 (±2,688) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Ruidoso, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Lincoln County (15.5%).
It is also higher than in New Mexico (5.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Ruidoso
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruidoso | — | 17.4% (±10.0 points) | — |
| Ruidoso Downs | 4.3 mi | 0.0% (±9.0 points) | Lower |
| Capitan | 14 mi | 39.3% (±36.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carrizozo | 23 mi | 12.8% (±20.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tularosa | 28 mi | 0.0% (±28.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cloudcroft | 28 mi | 36.5% (±27.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| High Rolls | 30 mi | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Luz | 30 mi | 22.3% (±25.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alamogordo | 36 mi | 9.2% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ruidoso Downs, NM (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Lincoln County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capitan | 39.3% (±36.1 points) |
| 2 | Ruidoso | 17.4% (±10.0 points) |
| 3 | Carrizozo | 12.8% (±20.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Corona | 0.0% (±67.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Ruidoso Downs | 0.0% (±9.0 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Ruidoso
Is it hard to find a rental in Ruidoso?
The rental vacancy rate in Ruidoso, NM is 17.4% (±10.0 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Ruidoso tighter than it was?
In Ruidoso, the rental vacancy rate went from 48.2% in 2015–2019 to 17.4% in 2020–2024 (−30.8 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How many homes are vacant in Ruidoso?
An estimated 4,353 (±433) housing units, 52.5% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ruidoso village, New Mexico
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ruidoso village, New Mexico
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Ruidoso village, New Mexico (place:65210, in state:35).
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The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M, DP04_0004E, DP04_0004M, DP04_0003E, DP04_0003M, DP04_0003PE, DP04_0003PM
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