Eviction Risk Score
Low
#21
of 34 NM counties
4.1 / 10
#21 of 34 counties in New Mexico for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Hidalgo County, New Mexico Eviction Risk: Moderate
8 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Lordsburg (4.4) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score4.1/ 10 · Moderate
Cities tracked8municipalities
Census tracts2scored
Population3kLiving in 8 cities
Income spent on rent32.4%avg renter household
Average rent$823/ month
How Hidalgo 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
Elevated
#10
of 34 NM counties
31.9% of income
#10 of 34 counties in New Mexico on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Hidalgo County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Lordsburg | 2,057 | 4.4 | 34.5% | $826 | Rep |
| 002 | Cotton City | 286 | 2.9 | 13.4% | $800 | Rep |
| 003 | Glen Acres | 247 | 3.5 | 34.5% | $826 | Rep |
| 004 | Animas | 186 | 3.6 | 34.5% | $826 | Rep |
| 005 | Windmill | 58 | 3.3 | 34.5% | $826 | Rep |
| 006 | Rodeo | 18 | 3.3 | 34.5% | $826 | Rep |
| 007 | Playas | 16 | 3.4 | 34.5% | $826 | Rep |
| 008 | Hachita | 14 | 3.3 | 34.5% | $826 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Hidalgo County spans 8 cities serving approximately 2,882 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 4.1/10. The county voted Republican by 15.1 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 Hidalgo 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
Peer county
Quay County eviction risk
4
/ 10 · Moderate
Pop. 6.2K
Peer county
Roosevelt County eviction risk
4.1
/ 10 · Moderate
Pop. 12.4K
Peer county
Colfax County eviction risk
4
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 9.2K
Peer county
Guadalupe County eviction risk
3.6
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 3.4K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Hidalgo County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Hidalgo County
Q1
Why is rent-to-income ratio 32.4% in Hidalgo County?
Rent-to-income ratio of 32.4% reflects the ratio of average gross rent to average household income across 8 cities in Hidalgo County.
Q2
What court hears evictions in Hidalgo County?
New Mexico state court hears unlawful detainer or summary process actions in Hidalgo County. See the New Mexico eviction laws eviction-process guide for court name and procedure.
Q3
Does Hidalgo County have just-cause eviction?
Just-cause eviction is determined by state law. New Mexico eviction laws framework applies; see the New Mexico eviction laws tenant-protections guide.