Top New Mexico markets by PropertyIQ Score
Top metros
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlsbad, NM | 94 | A |
| 2 | Las Vegas, NM | 82 | B- |
| 3 | Farmington, NM | 78 | C+ |
| 4 | Deming, NM | 76 | C |
| 5 | Roswell, NM | 65 | D |
| 6 | Hobbs, NM | 49 | F |
| 7 | Clovis, NM | 38 | F |
| 8 | Santa Fe, NM | 33 | F |
| 9 | Espa-¦ola, NM | 31 | F |
| 10 | Ruidoso, NM | 28 | F |
Top counties
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hidalgo County, NM | 99 | A+ |
| 2 | Catron County, NM | 97 | A+ |
| 3 | harding, nm | 95 | A |
| 4 | Sierra County, NM | 88 | B+ |
| 5 | Eddy County, NM | 85 | B |
| 6 | mora, nm | 81 | B- |
| 7 | San Miguel County, NM | 79 | C+ |
| 8 | San Juan County, NM | 71 | C- |
| 9 | Luna County, NM | 68 | D+ |
| 10 | Cibola County, NM | 66 | D |
New Mexico Real Estate Market
AI-powered housing market analysis for every metro area and county in New Mexico. Updated monthly with the latest data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, and FRED.
New Mexico Metro Areas
17 metropolitan areas tracked by PropertyIQ in New Mexico
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New Mexico Counties
33 counties tracked by PropertyIQ in New Mexico
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New Mexico Real Estate Market Analysis
New Mexico's real estate market spans a wide range of economic conditions, demographics, and price points. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking for the most affordable New Mexico metros or an investor weighing relative market strength, the PropertyIQ Score gives you a single data-first read — built from Zillow price momentum and Realtor.com market-flow signals, updated monthly — of how each market compares to its state.
New Mexico's housing market centers on Albuquerque's government, military (Kirtland, White Sands), and university employment alongside the Santa Fe premium market driven by arts, government, and tourism. Albuquerque offers cash flow opportunities with gross yields rarely available in comparable-sized metros. PropertyIQ tracks New Mexico's water rights constraints and climate risk factors as long-term market fundamentals for investors with extended hold periods.
View the full PropertyIQ dashboard for any New Mexico market — including its PropertyIQ Score, updated monthly, and the price-momentum and market-flow signals behind it. Compare New Mexico markets against their state benchmark or against each other to identify opportunities aligned with your investment strategy.
New Mexico Metro Areas and ZIP Codes
New Mexico Counties and ZIP Codes
Last updated: 2026-07-07. Data from Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, U.S. Census Bureau, FRED, BLS, and BEA.