Columbus, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Luna County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,147
Population
246/sq mi density
$24,554
Median Income
$13,533 per capita
$91,400
Home Value
$164,490 Zillow
$394
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$24,554 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$91,400 home value, $394/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$91,400
68% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$394/mo
66% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
57.6%
12% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
834
Median year built: 1981
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$91,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$164,490
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
57.6%
Owner-Occupied
42.4%
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:
$394/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
57.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $91,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $164,490 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $394 |
| 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 | 57.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 834 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 30.1% |