Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

San Miguel County vs New Mexico

How do San Miguel County and New Mexico rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$920
San Miguel County (1BR)
$927
New Mexico (1BR)
−1%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
San Miguel County
$920/mo 1BR
Population: 27,215
State
New Mexico
$927/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in San Miguel County is 1% cheaper than New Mexico at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($920 vs $927). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.

How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?

Bedrooms San Miguel County New Mexico Difference
Studio $783 $828 −$45 (-5%)
1 Bedroom $920 $927 −$7 (-1%)
2 Bedroom $1,008 $1,129 −$121 (-11%)
3 Bedroom $1,402 $1,496 −$94 (-6%)
4 Bedroom $1,626 $1,758 −$132 (-8%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. San Miguel County is 4% below the US average. New Mexico is 3% below.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).