Cost of living in Catron County, NM
Population 3,685 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Catron County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Catron County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Catron County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Catron County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Catron County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Catron County
State and local tax rates for New Mexico.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Catron County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Catron County
What it costs to live in Catron County each month.
- Rent $764
- Energy $130
- Water $60
- Groceries $326
- Transport $250
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $304
- State tax $94
- Rent $933
- Energy $156
- Water $70
- Groceries $540
- Transport $350
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $440
- State tax $166
- Rent $1,273
- Energy $195
- Water $85
- Groceries $820
- Transport $450
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $440
- State tax $166
Frequently asked questions about Catron County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Catron County?
In Catron County, NM, a one-bedroom apartment averages $764 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,273 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Catron County?
In Catron County, NM, the average household income is $46,439 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $28,688 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Catron County?
The estimated cost of living in Catron County, NM is approximately $2,408 per month for a single person, $3,519 for a couple, $5,979 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Catron County?
The combined sales tax rate in Catron County, NM is 7.72%, which includes the New Mexico state rate of 5.00% plus an average local rate of 2.72%.
Is Catron County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Catron County, NM would need approximately $2,408 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $46,439 per year ($3,870 per month). Catron County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Catron County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Catron County, NM is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Catron County?
The average home value in Catron County, NM is $171,800, with average annual property taxes of $583, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Catron County compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP