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La Plata, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · San Juan County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,185
Population
99/sq mi density
$54,801
Median Income
$29,120 per capita
$187,000
Home Value
$300,400 Zillow
$1,000
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
665
Violent Crime/100K
3,358 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$54,801 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$187,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
665 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$187,000
34% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
82.6%
26% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
834
Median year built: 1992
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$187,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$300,400
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
82.6%
Owner-Occupied
17.4%
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:
$1,000/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1992
Average age of housing stock: 34 years
Homeownership Rate
82.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $187,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $300,400 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,000 |
| 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 | 82.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 82.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 834 |
| Median Year Built | 1992 |
| Rent Burden | 29.2% |