Special Interest
Housing in Rio Arriba County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Rio Arriba County averages $740/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the New Mexico median of $1,067 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 22% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Rio Arriba County FMR Area are $781 for a studio, $786 for 1‑bedroom, $1,031 for 2‑bedroom, $1,270 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,522 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $291 increase for a 2-bedroom in Rio Arriba County shows a 39% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Rio Arriba County was 4.1% in 2024, compared to New Mexico at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
