Special Interest
Housing in Dona Ana County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Dona Ana County averages $934/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 34% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Dona Ana County FMR Area are $801 for a studio, $1,024 for 1‑bedroom, $1,122 for 2‑bedroom, $1,560 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,701 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $188 increase for a 2-bedroom in Dona Ana County shows a 20% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Dona Ana County was 4.9% in 2024, compared to New Mexico at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
