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Data from November 2026
The counties of New Mexico
New Mexico has 33 counties. The most populous is Bernalillo County (673,930 people); the most expensive homes are in Los Alamos County ($495,800) and the least expensive in McKinley County ($78,700). Each has its own page with prices, limits and help nearby.
Key numbers in New Mexico
- Counties
- 33
- each with its own page
- People
- 2.1M
- Census, Average 2020–2024
- Typical home
- $248,100
- median value in New Mexico
Map and extremes
Where it costs more and less in New Mexico
Typical home value by county
- Under $125,400
- $125,400–$159,700
- $159,700–$184,000
- $184,000–$233,200
- $233,200 or more
- 2 with no data
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People
- Highest
- 673,930
- Bernalillo County
- Lowest
- 741
- Harding County
-
Typical home
- Highest
- $495,800
- Los Alamos County
- Lowest
- $78,700
- McKinley County
-
Typical rent
- Highest
- $1,427
- Sandoval County
- Lowest
- $650
- Luna County
-
FHA limit
- Highest
- $692,300
- Los Alamos County
- Lowest
- $541,287
- Valencia County
The full list
Every county in New Mexico
Type a name to filter or tap a column to sort. Each county links to its page.
| Bernalillo County | 673,930 | $292,900 | $1,144 | $69,473 | $541,287 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doña Ana County | 224,266 | $220,800 | $934 | $56,848 | $541,287 |
| Santa Fe County | 156,105 | $446,300 | $1,389 | $79,071 | $569,250 |
| Sandoval County | 153,604 | $313,800 | $1,427 | $86,636 | $541,287 |
| San Juan County | 120,942 | $193,800 | $956 | $55,872 | $541,287 |
| Valencia County | 78,458 | $223,000 | $1,015 | $58,933 | $541,287 |
| Lea County | 73,733 | $184,000 | $1,101 | $68,015 | $541,287 |
| McKinley County | 70,431 | $78,700 | $859 | $47,668 | $541,287 |
| Otero County | 68,816 | $162,700 | $962 | $55,876 | $541,287 |
| Chaves County | 64,217 | $156,400 | $867 | $52,938 | $541,287 |
| Eddy County | 61,105 | $212,600 | $1,245 | $78,426 | $541,287 |
| Curry County | 47,638 | $171,200 | $1,024 | $57,309 | $541,287 |
| Rio Arriba County | 40,070 | $243,700 | $740 | $57,155 | $541,287 |
| Taos County | 34,543 | $382,800 | $1,034 | $58,950 | $541,287 |
| Grant County | 27,775 | $175,600 | $825 | $44,958 | $541,287 |
| San Miguel County | 26,850 | $188,500 | $823 | $49,431 | $541,287 |
| Cibola County | 26,845 | $125,400 | $759 | $50,759 | $541,287 |
| Luna County | 25,611 | $128,000 | $650 | $36,419 | $541,287 |
| Lincoln County | 20,224 | $233,200 | $956 | $53,303 | $541,287 |
| Los Alamos County | 19,435 | $495,800 | $1,375 | $147,139 | $692,300 |
| Roosevelt County | 18,928 | $135,800 | $898 | $52,685 | $541,287 |
| Socorro County | 16,200 | $137,500 | $691 | $36,570 | $541,287 |
| Torrance County | 15,490 | $159,700 | $872 | $57,842 | $541,287 |
| Colfax County | 12,322 | $167,200 | $729 | $53,554 | $541,287 |
| Sierra County | 11,500 | $152,600 | $729 | $41,600 | $541,287 |
| Quay County | 8,564 | $87,200 | $712 | $41,946 | $541,287 |
| Guadalupe County | 4,381 | $110,000 | — | $42,750 | $541,287 |
| Mora County | 4,149 | $122,600 | $887 | $53,663 | $541,287 |
| Hidalgo County | 4,041 | $111,000 | $814 | $48,882 | $541,287 |
| Union County | 4,013 | $122,700 | $683 | $46,694 | $541,287 |
| Catron County | 3,743 | $167,000 | — | $49,864 | $541,287 |
| De Baca County | 1,576 | — | — | — | $541,287 |
| Harding County | 741 | — | $1,038 | $48,553 | $541,287 |
- Bernalillo $292,900$541,287
- Doña Ana $220,800$541,287
- Santa Fe $446,300$569,250
- Sandoval $313,800$541,287
- San Juan $193,800$541,287
- Valencia $223,000$541,287
- Lea $184,000$541,287
- McKinley $78,700$541,287
- Otero $162,700$541,287
- Chaves $156,400$541,287
- Eddy $212,600$541,287
- Curry $171,200$541,287
- Rio Arriba $243,700$541,287
- Taos $382,800$541,287
- Grant $175,600$541,287
- San Miguel $188,500$541,287
- Cibola $125,400$541,287
- Luna $128,000$541,287
- Lincoln $233,200$541,287
- Los Alamos $495,800$692,300
- Roosevelt $135,800$541,287
- Socorro $137,500$541,287
- Torrance $159,700$541,287
- Colfax $167,200$541,287
- Sierra $152,600$541,287
- Quay $87,200$541,287
- Guadalupe $110,000$541,287
- Mora $122,600$541,287
- Hidalgo $111,000$541,287
- Union $122,700$541,287
- Catron $167,000$541,287
- De Baca —$541,287
- Harding —$541,287
Census medians; FHA limit for one unit. · American Community Survey · Average 2020–2024 · FHA mortgage limits · 2026 data Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site)
Frequently asked questions
How many counties does New Mexico have?
New Mexico has 33 counties. The most populous is Bernalillo County (673,930 people) and the least populous Harding County (741), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).
Which county in New Mexico has the most expensive homes?
By typical value (Average 2020–2024, Census), the most expensive is Los Alamos County ($495,800) and the least expensive McKinley County ($78,700).
Where is rent highest in New Mexico?
The highest typical rent is in Sandoval County ($1,427 a month) and the lowest in Luna County ($650), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).
Which county in New Mexico has the highest FHA limit?
In 2026 data, the highest FHA limit for one unit is in Los Alamos County ($692,300). 31 counties are at the lowest, $541,287.