Special Interest
Housing in Eddy County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Eddy County averages $1,245/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 26% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Eddy County FMR Area are $1,191 for a studio, $1,247 for 1‑bedroom, $1,367 for 2‑bedroom, $1,862 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,869 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $122 increase for a 2-bedroom in Eddy County shows a 10% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Eddy County was 3.3% in 2024, compared to New Mexico at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
