Carrizozo, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Lincoln County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
959
Population
115/sq mi density
$26,121
Median Income
$30,267 per capita
$80,200
Home Value
$153,109 Zillow
$618
Median Rent
36.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$26,121 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,200 home value, $618/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$80,200
72% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$618/mo
47% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
80.7%
23% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
626
Median year built: 1947
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$80,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$153,109
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
80.7%
Owner-Occupied
19.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$828/mo
1 Bedroom
$927/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,129/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,496/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,758/mo
Census median rent:
$618/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
16% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1947
Average age of housing stock: 79 years
Homeownership Rate
80.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $80,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $153,109 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $618 |
| FMR Studio | $828 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $927 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,129 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,496 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,758 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 80.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 626 |
| Median Year Built | 1947 |
| Rent Burden | 36.0% |