Cost of Living in Curry County, NM

What does it cost to live in Curry County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$55,427

Median Rent

$956/mo

Median Home

$151,300

Affordability

521

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$765
Property Tax$72
Insurance$50

Total Monthly$887
% of Income19.2%

Renting

Median Rent$956
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$981
% of Income20.7%

Living in Curry County, New Mexico

Curry County has a median household income of $55,427 with housing costs that represent 19.2% of income for owners and 20.7% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.