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Mesquite, NM — ZIP 88048

Population: 3,247 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 88048 (Mesquite, NM) is $209,538 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $164,925 after a median 47 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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$209,538

Median home value

+1.4%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$209,538
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+6.8%
5-year appreciation
+38.8%
10-year appreciation
+88.5%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$212,582
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
$164,925
Median price per sqft
$91
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
3
1-year forecast
+0.8%

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

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
MESQUITE ELEMENTARY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Griggs & Walnut Ground Water Plume (23.3 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)

Annual precipitation
9.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Chamizal National Memorial (19 mi)
National parks include
Chamizal National Memorial, Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail, White Sands National Park
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Cielo Dorado Estates Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (BIF) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
21
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
13.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,151
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
34.8%

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 88048State medianUS median
Median home value$209,538$276,184$289,727
Median sale price$164,925$325,000$325,000
Median days on market47 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,151$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 88048?
$209,538.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 88048?
$164,925.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 88048?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is the radon potential in ZIP 88048?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 88048?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 88048?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 88048?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 88048?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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