Special Interest
Housing in San Juan County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in San Juan County averages $956/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 30% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for San Juan County FMR Area are $926 for a studio, $929 for 1‑bedroom, $1,139 for 2‑bedroom, $1,584 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,711 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $183 increase for a 2-bedroom in San Juan County shows a 19% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for San Juan County was 4.7% in 2024, compared to New Mexico at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
