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Ruidoso, NM

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Ruidoso.

Population: 8,128 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ruidoso, NM is $331,273 — down 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $389,000 after a median 100 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,600/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). 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 7.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$331,273

Median home value

-3.4%

1-year change

100

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$331,273
1-year appreciation
-3.4%
3-year appreciation
-8.4%
5-year appreciation
+5.6%
10-year appreciation
+45.4%
All-time peak (2023-05)
$365,876
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
$389,000
Median list price
$425,000
Median price per sqft
$259
1-year sale-price change
+1.0%
Median days on market
100 days
Homes sold (recent period)
39
For-sale inventory
359
Active listings
193
Days to pending
149 days
New listings (monthly)
54

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,600/mo
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)
92.3 (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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
SIERRA VISTA PRIMARY, RUIDOSO HIGH, WHITE MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY, RUIDOSO MIDDLE

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

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 (varies by location)
includes 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.8 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)
15
Days with Good air quality
115
Days with Moderate air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
70

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,747
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,570

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
White Sands National Park (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
10
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
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 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
1,986
Housing built before 1970
9.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,589
Households with broadband internet
62.6%

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

RuidosoState medianUS median
Median home value$331,273$276,184$289,727
Median sale price$389,000$325,000$325,000
Median days on market100 days90 days51 days
Typical rent$1,600/mo$1,508/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,589$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 Ruidoso, NM?
$331,273.
What is the median sale price in Ruidoso, NM?
$389,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Ruidoso, NM?
Median days on market: 100 days.
What is typical rent in Ruidoso, NM?
Typical rent: $1,600/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ruidoso, NM?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, wildfire, winterWeather, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Ruidoso, NM in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Ruidoso, 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 Ruidoso, NM?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ruidoso, NM?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ruidoso, NM?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Ruidoso, NM walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Ruidoso, NM?
Good. Median AQI: 15. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Ruidoso, NM?
Regional Price Parity: 92.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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