La Jara, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Rio Arriba County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
163
Population
11/sq mi density
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
72.9%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
204
Median year built: 1983
Ownership vs. Renting
72.9%
Owner-Occupied
27.1%
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
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
31% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1983
Average age of housing stock: 43 years
Homeownership Rate
72.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $267,613 |
Rent
| 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 | 72.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 204 |
| Median Year Built | 1983 |
| Rent Burden | 21.5% |