Sierra County Housing
As of 2010-2014, median price of a house in Sierra County is $91,100, which is much lower than the state average of $159,300 and is much lower than the national average of $175,700. The Sierra County median house value has grown by 17.10% since 2000. The growth rate for the price of a house in Sierra County is lower than the state average rate of 47.36% and is lower than the national average rate of 46.91%. The median year that a house in Sierra County was built is 1979, which is older than the median year for a house built in the state which is 1981 and is newer than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1976.
House Value
Median Value of a Total of 3,558 Owner Occupied Houses in Sierra County, #23Sierra County | 91,100 USD |
New Mexico | 159,300 USD |
U.S. | 175,700 USD |
Sierra County | 17.10% |
New Mexico | 47.36% |
U.S. | 46.91% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house value data.
Housing Occupancy
Sierra County | New Mexico | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 8,321, see rank, 100% | 907,233 | 132,741,033 |
Occupied Housing Units | 4,686, 56.32%, see rank | 84.29% | 87.55% |
Owner Occupied | 3,558, 42.76%, see rank | 57.46% | 56.34% |
Renter Occupied | 1,128, 13.56%, see rank | 26.83% | 31.21% |
Vacant Housing Units | 3,635, 43.68%, see rank | 15.71% | 12.45% |
For Rent | 379, 4.55%, see rank | 2.38% | 2.34% |
For Sale Only | 205, 2.46%, see rank | 1.36% | 1.20% |
Rented or Sold, Not Occupied | 31, 0.37%, see rank | 0.84% | 0.92% |
For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use | 2,411, 28.97%, see rank | 5.69% | 3.97% |
For Migrant Workers | 13, 0.16%, see rank | 0.11% | 0.03% |
Other Vacant | 596, 7.16%, see rank | 5.34% | 4.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical housing occupancy data.
Year Structure Built
Median Built Year, #15Sierra County | New Mexico | U.S. |
1979 | 1981 | 1976 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical year structure built data.
Mortgage Status
Sierra County | % | New Mexico | U.S. | |
Owner-Occupied Units | 3,558 | 100% | 521,278 | 74,787,460 |
With a Mortgage | 1,438 | 40.42%, see rank | 58.53% | 65.58% |
Without a Mortgage | 2,120 | 59.58%, see rank | 41.47% | 34.42% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical mortgage status data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units with a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Sierra County | 823 USD |
New Mexico | 1,242 USD |
U.S. | 1,522 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Sierra County | % | New Mexico | U.S. |
$299 or Less | 15 | 1.04%, see rank | 0.22% | 0.20% |
$300 to $499 | 157 | 10.92%, see rank | 2.56% | 1.59% |
$500 to $699 | 317 | 22.04%, see rank | 8.36% | 5.01% |
$700 to $999 | 490 | 34.08%, see rank | 20.68% | 14.32% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 348 | 24.20%, see rank | 34.20% | 27.90% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 63 | 4.38%, see rank | 18.89% | 20.35% |
$2,000 to $2,999 | 48 | 3.34%, see rank | 11.36% | 19.52% |
$3,000 or More | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 3.72% | 11.12% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Sierra County | 23.20% of the Total Income |
New Mexico | 23.20% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 23.70% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Sierra County | % | New Mexico | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 23 | 1.60%, see rank | 7.26% | 5.86% |
10% to 20% | 483 | 33.59%, see rank | 32.85% | 31.95% |
20% to 30% | 579 | 40.26%, see rank | 25.70% | 27.64% |
30% to 40% | 85 | 5.91%, see rank | 12.87% | 13.74% |
40% or More | 262 | 18.22%, see rank | 20.48% | 20.29% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units with a mortgage data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units without a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Sierra County | 276 USD |
New Mexico | 324 USD |
U.S. | 457 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Sierra County | % | New Mexico | U.S. |
$199 or Less | 589 | 27.78%, see rank | 19.60% | 7.76% |
$200 to $299 | 594 | 28.02%, see rank | 24.69% | 14.70% |
$300 to $499 | 679 | 32.03%, see rank | 37.15% | 34.63% |
$500 to $699 | 185 | 8.73%, see rank | 12.63% | 21.16% |
$700 or More | 73 | 3.44%, see rank | 5.93% | 21.75% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Sierra County | 12.50% of the Total Income |
New Mexico | 10.00% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 12.30% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Sierra County | % | New Mexico | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 863 | 40.71%, see rank | 49.80% | 40.19% |
10% to 20% | 619 | 29.20%, see rank | 27.25% | 31.47% |
20% to 30% | 207 | 9.76%, see rank | 9.72% | 12.24% |
30% to 40% | 120 | 5.66%, see rank | 4.52% | 5.64% |
40% or More | 296 | 13.96%, see rank | 6.81% | 9.16% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units without a mortgage data.
Units in Structure
Sierra County | New Mexico | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 8,321, 100% | 907,233 | 132,741,033 |
1-unit, Detached | 3,874, 46.56%, see rank | 64.81% | 61.65% |
1-unit, Attached | 42, 0.50%, see rank | 3.71% | 5.82% |
2 Units | 157, 1.89%, see rank | 1.92% | 3.75% |
3 or 4 Units | 224, 2.69%, see rank | 3.65% | 4.43% |
5 to 9 Units | 186, 2.24%, see rank | 2.72% | 4.78% |
10 or More Units | 214, 2.57%, see rank | 6.53% | 13.08% |
Mobile Home, Boat, RV, Van, etc. | 3,624, 43.55%, see rank | 16.67% | 6.49% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical units in structure data.
Rooms
Sierra County | New Mexico | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 8,321, 100% | 907,233 | 132,741,033 |
1 Room | 245, 2.94%, see rank | 2.62% | 1.95% |
2 Rooms | 367, 4.41%, see rank | 2.34% | 2.48% |
3 Rooms | 956, 11.49%, see rank | 7.65% | 9.13% |
4 Rooms | 2,430, 29.20%, see rank | 17.57% | 16.60% |
5 Rooms | 2,214, 26.61%, see rank | 24.59% | 20.41% |
6 Rooms | 1,026, 12.33%, see rank | 20.08% | 18.06% |
7 Rooms | 567, 6.81%, see rank | 12.20% | 12.27% |
8 Rooms | 306, 3.68%, see rank | 6.66% | 8.48% |
9 Rooms or More | 210, 2.52%, see rank | 6.29% | 10.60% |
Median Rooms | 4.60, see rank | 5.30 | 5.50 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical rooms data.
Bedrooms
Sierra County | New Mexico | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 8,321, 100% | 907,233 | 132,741,033 |
No Bedroom | 370, 4.45%, see rank | 2.87% | 2.17% |
1 Bedroom | 1,117, 13.42%, see rank | 9.24% | 11.16% |
2 Bedrooms | 3,445, 41.40%, see rank | 25.66% | 26.69% |
3 Bedrooms | 2,969, 35.68%, see rank | 46.23% | 39.70% |
4 Bedrooms | 348, 4.18%, see rank | 13.82% | 16.05% |
5 or More Bedrooms | 72, 0.87%, see rank | 2.18% | 4.22% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical bedrooms data.
House Heating Fuel
Sierra County | New Mexico | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 4,686, 100% | 764,684 | 116,211,092 |
Utility Gas | 3,072, 65.56%, see rank | 66.93% | 48.85% |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 699, 14.92%, see rank | 8.60% | 4.86% |
Electricity | 625, 13.34%, see rank | 16.11% | 36.68% |
Fuel Oil, Kerosene, etc. | 15, 0.32%, see rank | 0.13% | 5.86% |
Coal or Coke | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.04% | 0.12% |
Wood | 214, 4.57%, see rank | 6.80% | 2.12% |
Solar Energy | 15, 0.32%, see rank | 0.26% | 0.05% |
Other Fuel | 21, 0.45%, see rank | 0.94% | 0.47% |
No Fuel Used | 25, 0.53%, see rank | 0.19% | 1.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house heating fuel data.
Gross Rent
Monthly Rental | Sierra County | New Mexico | U.S. |
Occupied Units Paying Rent | 959, 100% | 224,786 | 39,201,928 |
$199 or Less | 12, 1.25%, see rank | 1.92% | 1.50% |
$200 to $299 | 138, 14.39%, see rank | 3.59% | 3.18% |
$300 to $499 | 217, 22.63%, see rank | 11.64% | 7.37% |
$500 to $699 | 316, 32.95%, see rank | 23.80% | 16.01% |
$700 to $999 | 187, 19.50%, see rank | 31.60% | 29.17% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 89, 9.28%, see rank | 21.59% | 26.88% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 4.42% | 9.79% |
$2,000 or More | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 1.44% | 6.10% |
Median | $576, see rank | $774 | $920 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gross rent data.
Vehicle Available
Sierra County | New Mexico | U.S. | |
Occupied Housing Units | 4,686, 100% | 764,684 | 116,211,092 |
No Vehicles Available | 361, 7.70%, see rank | 5.73% | 9.12% |
1 Vehicles Available | 1,762, 37.60%, see rank | 33.48% | 33.80% |
2 Vehicles Available | 1,675, 35.74%, see rank | 37.82% | 37.48% |
3 or More Vehicles Available | 888, 18.95%, see rank | 22.97% | 19.61% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical vehicle available data.