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Alto, NM

Alto, NM.

Population: 3,287 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Alto, NM is $602,147 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $278,000 after a median 195 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, wildfire, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$602,147

Median home value

+4.1%

1-year change

195

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$602,147
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+6.0%
5-year appreciation
+22.0%
10-year appreciation
+61.8%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$604,423
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
$278,000
Median list price
$299,500
Median price per sqft
$165
Median days on market
195 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
191
Active listings
15
New listings (monthly)
26

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, wildfire, winterWeather, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 96% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.0%
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
51.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
20.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
14
Days with Good air quality
116
Days with Moderate air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
55

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)
1,196
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,289

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
White Sands National Park (56 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
LINCOLN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,998
Housing built before 1970
4.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
46.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,551
Households with broadband internet
70.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,617
Average weekly wage
$723
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
88

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

How it compares

AltoState medianUS median
Median home value$602,147$276,184$289,727
Median sale price$278,000$325,000$325,000
Median days on market195 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,551$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 Alto, NM?
$602,147.
What is the median sale price in Alto, NM?
$278,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Alto, NM?
Median days on market: 195 days.
What is typical rent in Alto, NM?
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 Alto, NM?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, wildfire, winterWeather, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Alto, NM in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Alto, NM?
Risk to homes is higher than 96% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Alto, NM?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Alto, NM?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Alto, NM walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Alto, NM?
Good. Median AQI: 14. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Alto, NM?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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