Cost of Living in Union County, NM

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

Median Income

$41,714

Median Rent

$587/mo

Median Home

$126,900

Affordability

472

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$642
Property Tax$53
Insurance$42

Total Monthly$737
% of Income21.2%

Renting

Median Rent$587
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$612
% of Income16.9%

Living in Union County, New Mexico

Union County has a median household income of $41,714 with housing costs that represent 21.2% of income for owners and 16.9% 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.