Lincoln County, NM at a glance
Median household income
$53,303$4,442 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Lincoln County, NM?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Lincoln County, NM? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Lincoln County, NM, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $815 | $9,780 | $32,600 | 18.3% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $820 | $9,840 | $32,800 | 18.5% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $999 | $11,988 | $39,960 | 22.5% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,305 | $15,660 | $52,200 | 29.4% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,611 | $19,332 | $64,440 | 36.3% |
What a typical income covers in Lincoln County, NM
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $53,303 a year ($4,442 a month before tax).
What $53,303 leaves after New Mexico taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and New Mexico tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in New Mexico
Living in Lincoln County, NM: common questions
What is the median household income in Lincoln County, NM?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Lincoln County, NM is $53,303 per year (approximately $4,442 per month).
What is the average rent in Lincoln County, NM?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $815 for a studio, $820 for one bedroom, $999 for two, $1,305 for three and $1,611 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Lincoln County, NM expensive to live in?
Prices there run 7.8% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for New Mexico is 92.2, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Lincoln County, NM?
To keep a $999 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $39,960 a year, or $3,330 a month. That is 75% of what the typical household in Lincoln County, NM earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Lincoln County, NM?
On the local median income of $53,303 ($4,442 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,221 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,333 for everything else and $888 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $999 takes 45% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Lincoln County, NM?
Homes in New Mexico paid 15.1¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $136. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.