Chaves County, NM Eviction Risk
5 cities · 50,634 residents · Avg 3.7/10 (Low)3.7Avg score
4.6Highest city
3.3Lowest city
28.5%Rent burden
$761Median rent
R+41.32020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Chaves County
Roswell47,638 pop
4.6
Dexter1,128 pop
3.6
Hagerman849 pop
3.6
Midway541 pop
3.6
Lake Arthur478 pop
3.3
About Chaves County
Chaves County spans 5 cities serving approximately 50,634 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.7/10. The county voted Republican by 41.3 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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