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Ruidoso Downs, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Lincoln County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,629
Population
694/sq mi density
$31,413
Median Income
$15,430 per capita
$55,400
Home Value
$220,079 Zillow
$826
Median Rent
49.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
328 sunny days/yr
738
Violent Crime/100K
4,350 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$31,413 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,400 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
738 violent crimes/100K (94% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$55,400
80% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$826/mo
29% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.9%
7% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,241
Median year built: 1983
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$55,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$220,079
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.9%
Owner-Occupied
30.1%
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
Census median rent:
$826/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
49.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
58% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1983
Average age of housing stock: 43 years
Homeownership Rate
69.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $55,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $220,079 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $826 |
| 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 | 69.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,241 |
| Median Year Built | 1983 |
| Rent Burden | 49.1% |