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Jal, NM

Jal, NM.

Population: 2,364 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Jal, NM is $145,075 — down 8.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $68,750 after a median 33.5 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, lightning, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$145,075

Median home value

-8.4%

1-year change

33.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$145,075
1-year appreciation
-8.4%
3-year appreciation
-33.1%
All-time peak (2022-02)
$279,696
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
$68,750
Median list price
$147,500
Median price per sqft
$67
1-year sale-price change
-49.1%
Median days on market
33.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
1-year forecast
-8.6%

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
JAL JR HIGH, JAL ELEMENTARY, JAL HIGH

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, lightning, wildfire, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 93% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.8%
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
81.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
14.7 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
235
Days with Moderate air quality
122
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
781
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
754

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
2
Nearest airport
Lea County-Jal Airport (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Winkler County Airport (INK) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
COVENANT HEALTH HOBBS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-387 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Housing built before 1970
58.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.8%
Median annual property tax
$281
Households with broadband internet
48.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
28,186
Average weekly wage
$1,299
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
144

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

How it compares

JalState medianUS median
Median home value$145,075$276,184$289,727
Median sale price$68,750$325,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$281$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 Jal, NM?
$145,075.
What is the median sale price in Jal, NM?
$68,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Jal, NM?
Median days on market: 33.5 days.
What is typical rent in Jal, 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 Jal, NM?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, wildfire, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is Jal, NM in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Jal, NM?
Risk to homes is higher than 93% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Jal, NM?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jal, NM?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Jal, NM?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Jal, NM walkable?
Walkability index: 10.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Jal, NM?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Jal, NM?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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