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Garfield, NM — ZIP 87936

Population: 214 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 87936 (Garfield, NM) is $185,985 — down 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $359,990 after a median 192 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$185,985

Median home value

-1.7%

1-year change

192

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$185,985
1-year appreciation
-1.7%
3-year appreciation
+8.4%
5-year appreciation
+31.7%
10-year appreciation
+107.8%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$197,835
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
$359,990
Median list price
$125,000
Median days on market
192 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+1.3%

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
GARFIELD ELEMENTARY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Annual precipitation
9.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
162
Days with Moderate air quality
189
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
196

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
619
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
758

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail (43 mi)
National parks include
Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail, White Sands National Park
Airports within 30 mi
3
Nearest airport
Hatch Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport (TCS) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, MOUNTAIN VIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, THREE CROSSES REGIONAL HOSPITAL LLC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,960
Housing built before 1970
61.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.6%
Median annual property tax
$514
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
23.3%

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

Employment & development

Annual residential building permits (county)
680

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

How it compares

ZIP 87936State medianUS median
Median home value$185,985$276,184$289,727
Median sale price$359,990$325,000$325,000
Median days on market192 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$514$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 87936?
$185,985.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 87936?
$359,990.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 87936?
Median days on market: 192 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 87936?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,319/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is ZIP 87936 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the radon potential in ZIP 87936?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 87936?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 87936?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 87936 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 87936?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 87936?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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