Grant County

NM · Pop. 39,777 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Grant County is a suburban county in NM with a population of approximately 39,777.

$/Acre: $672

Property Tax: 0.8%

Growing Season: 144 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 3/10

Density: 29.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.8%

Local Sales Tax1.32%

Combined Sales Tax6.2%

Cost of Living Index100.1

Median Household Income$54,207

Poverty Rate20.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$672

Median Home Price$219K

Acres for Sale3071

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season144 days

Annual Rainfall21.8 inches

Avg Summer High97°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,030 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)142 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K1013

Property Crime /100K1202

Overall Safety3/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyModerate