Eviction Risk Score
Very Low
#29
of 34 NM counties
3.3 / 10
#29 of 34 counties in New Mexico for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
De Baca County, New Mexico Eviction Risk: Low
3 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Fort Sumner (3.4) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score3.3/ 10 · Low
Cities tracked3municipalities
Census tracts1scored
Population1kLiving in 3 cities
Income spent on rent42.7%avg renter household
Average rent$387/ month
How De Baca County ranks in New Mexico
Cost of living
Low
#37
of 51 states (statewide)
92.2 index
New Mexico ranks #37 of 51 states on overall cost of living (7.8% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Low
#37
of 51 states (statewide)
73.6 index
New Mexico ranks #37 of 51 states on housing services (26.4% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Very High
#1
of 34 NM counties
42.7% of income
#1 of 34 counties in New Mexico on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in De Baca County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Fort Sumner | 938 | 3.4 | 42.7% | $387 | Rep |
| 002 | House | 91 | 3.0 | 42.7% | $387 | Rep |
| 003 | Lake Sumner | 86 | 2.9 | 42.7% | $387 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
De Baca County spans 3 cities serving approximately 1,115 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.3/10. The county voted Republican by 47.2 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
Eviction filings in De Baca County
The Princeton Eviction Lab Tracking System covers New Mexico statewide (no county-level tracker available). In the past month, 1,016 filings were recorded, 0.91× the historical baseline (below baseline). YTD filings: 4,137; pandemic-era total: 74,831.
- 1,016Past month
- 12,651Past 12 months
- 0.86×vs baseline (12 mo)
- 21.2%Serial filings
- $1,084Average rent
Last 36 months of filings
2023-05-01 - 2026-04-01
Filings climbed 5% over the past 12 months.
Notice requirement: at least three days notice (in some cases more). Filing fee: minimum filing fee of $77 (depending on the court level).
Peer counties in New Mexico
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Mora County eviction risk
3.1
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 1.1K
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Guadalupe County eviction risk
3.6
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 3.4K
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Union County eviction risk
2.9
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 3.1K
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2.9
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 327
Where eviction risk concentrates in De Baca County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about De Baca County
Q1
What is the eviction risk range in De Baca County?
Scores range from 2.9 to 3.4 across 3 cities in De Baca County. The 3.3 average masks meaningful intra-county variance.
Q2
What is the renter share in De Baca County?
21.6% of households in De Baca County are renter-occupied per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Q3
What is the average rent in De Baca County?
Average gross rent across De Baca County averages $387/month.