Special Interest
Housing in Cibola County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Cibola County averages $759/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 32% of household income on rent, equal to the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Cibola County FMR Area are $778 for a studio, $868 for 1‑bedroom, $1,047 for 2‑bedroom, $1,289 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,386 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $288 increase for a 2-bedroom in Cibola County shows a 38% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Cibola County was 5.4% in 2024, compared to New Mexico at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
