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Grants, NM — ZIP 87020

Population: 11,966 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 87020 (Grants, NM) is $161,685 — up 5.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $190,000 after a median 74 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, inlandflooding, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$161,685

Median home value

+5.3%

1-year change

74

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$161,685
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+12.1%
5-year appreciation
+28.5%
10-year appreciation
+61.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$161,685
House Price Index (state)
406.5 (+0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$190,000
Median list price
$225,000
Median price per sqft
$113
1-year sale-price change
-5.0%
Median days on market
74 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
26
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$882/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,103/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,319/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,715/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,979/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
4
School districts serving the area
NM CORRECTIONS, GRANTS-CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOLS
Schools include
WESTERN NM CORRECTIONS, NORTHWESTERN NM CORRECTIONS, GRANTS HIGH, LOS ALAMITOS MIDDLE, MESA VIEW ELEMENTARY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, inlandFlooding, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 76% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Grants Chlorinated Solvents Plume (20.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,317
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,123

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
El Malpais National Monument (3 mi)
National parks include
El Malpais National Monument, El Morro National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
King Ranch Airport (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CIBOLA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+12 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
34.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,197
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
65.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,189
Average weekly wage
$827
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Mining, Administrative Services

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 87020State medianUS median
Median home value$161,685$276,184$289,727
Median sale price$190,000$325,000$325,000
Median days on market74 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,197$929$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 87020?
$161,685.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 87020?
$190,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 87020?
Median days on market: 74 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 87020?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,319/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 87020?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, inlandFlooding, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 87020 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 87020?
Risk to homes is higher than 76% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 87020?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 87020?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 87020?
7 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 87020 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 87020?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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