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Chaparral, NM — ZIP 88021

Population: 16,298 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 88021 (Chaparral, NM) is $237,436 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $392,500 after a median 140 days on market. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$237,436

Median home value

+0.5%

1-year change

140

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$237,436
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+7.3%
5-year appreciation
+34.9%
10-year appreciation
+81.8%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$238,201
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
$392,500
Median list price
$599,950
Median price per sqft
$175
1-year sale-price change
+32.4%
Median days on market
140 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
26
Sale-to-list ratio
97.2%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
4

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
14
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
Schools include
CHAPARRAL MIDDLE, ANTHONY ELEMENTARY, LA UNION ELEMENTARY, GADSDEN MIDDLE, GADSDEN HIGH

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
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)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
9.6 in
Annual snowfall
2.0 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
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,815
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,201

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail (26 mi)
National parks include
Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail, Chamizal National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
3
Nearest airport
Doña Ana County International Jetport (19 mi)
Nearest major airport
Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
PEAK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC, THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE - MEMORIAL CAMPUS, LAS PALMAS MEDICAL CENTER A CAMPUS OF LPDS HEALTHC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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
1,989
Housing built before 1970
14.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,189
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
60.2%

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 88021State medianUS median
Median home value$237,436$276,184$289,727
Median sale price$392,500$325,000$325,000
Median days on market140 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,189$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 88021?
$237,436.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 88021?
$392,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 88021?
Median days on market: 140 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 88021?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,319/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is ZIP 88021 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the radon potential in ZIP 88021?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 88021?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 88021?
14 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 88021 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 88021?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 88021?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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