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Chama, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Rio Arriba County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
748
Population
260/sq mi density
$194,300
Home Value
$319,182 Zillow
$529
Median Rent
21.5% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$194,300
31% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$529/mo
55% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
75.4%
15% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
541
Median year built: 1984
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$194,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$319,182
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
75.4%
Owner-Occupied
24.6%
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:
$529/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
31% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1984
Average age of housing stock: 42 years
Homeownership Rate
75.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $194,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,182 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $529 |
| 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 | 75.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 75.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 541 |
| Median Year Built | 1984 |
| Rent Burden | 21.5% |