Vado, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Doña Ana County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,185
Population
1,069/sq mi density
$29,844
Median Income
$14,144 per capita
$108,300
Home Value
$272,954 Zillow
$545
Median Rent
34.7% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$29,844 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$108,300 home value, $545/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$108,300
62% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$545/mo
53% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
71.4%
9% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
930
Median year built: 1984
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$108,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$272,954
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
71.4%
Owner-Occupied
28.6%
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:
$545/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1984
Average age of housing stock: 42 years
Homeownership Rate
71.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $108,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $272,954 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $545 |
| 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 | 71.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 930 |
| Median Year Built | 1984 |
| Rent Burden | 34.7% |