Market insights · New Mexico
Sierra County, NM: growth, migration and housing
Sierra County has 11,395 residents, down 1.4% since 2020 (-0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 347 households moved in and 303 moved out (+44 net), bringing in a net $5.2M of income. Median household income is $41,600, the median home $152,600 and median rent $729 a month.
In New Mexico: 18th of 33 counties for 5-year population growth · 6th of 32 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 30th of 32 counties for median household income · 22nd of 33 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Sierra County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Doña Ana County, NM | 69 | $2.5M |
| Bernalillo County, NM | 29 | $1.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Sierra County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Doña Ana County, NM | 45 | $1.2M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.