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Housing in Catron County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Catron County averages $736/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the New Mexico median of $1,067 and the national median of $1,413.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Catron County FMR Area are $833 for a studio, $919 for 1‑bedroom, $1,121 for 2‑bedroom, $1,535 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,808 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $385 increase for a 2-bedroom in Catron County shows a 52% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Catron County was 5.5% in 2024, compared to New Mexico at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
