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Santa teresa, NM

Santa teresa, NM.

Population: 12,623 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Santa teresa, NM is $316,382 — down 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $345,250 after a median 85 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,670/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$316,382

Median home value

-0.5%

1-year change

85

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$316,382
1-year appreciation
-0.5%
3-year appreciation
+3.0%
5-year appreciation
+28.0%
10-year appreciation
+58.8%
All-time peak (2025-08)
$318,011
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
$345,250
Median list price
$374,500
Median price per sqft
$180
1-year sale-price change
-0.6%
Median days on market
85 days
Homes sold (recent period)
64
For-sale inventory
193
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
243
1-year forecast
+1.2%
New listings (monthly)
16

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,670/mo
1-year rent change
+16.7%
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
SANTA TERESA HIGH, SANTA TERESA MIDDLE, SANTA TERESA ELEMENTARY

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)

Annual precipitation
9.5 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
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
28,006
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,438

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Chamizal National Memorial (14 mi)
National parks include
Chamizal National Memorial, Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Doña Ana County International Jetport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (BIF) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PEAK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC
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
2,007
Housing built before 1970
0.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
56.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,116
Mean commute to work
35 min
Households with broadband internet
86.2%

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

Santa teresaState medianUS median
Median home value$316,382$276,184$289,727
Median sale price$345,250$325,000$325,000
Median days on market85 days90 days51 days
Typical rent$1,670/mo$1,508/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,116$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 Santa teresa, NM?
$316,382.
What is the median sale price in Santa teresa, NM?
$345,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Santa teresa, NM?
Median days on market: 85 days.
What is typical rent in Santa teresa, NM?
Typical rent: $1,670/month.
Is Santa teresa, NM in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the radon potential in Santa teresa, NM?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Santa teresa, NM?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Santa teresa, NM?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Santa teresa, NM walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Santa teresa, NM?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Santa teresa, NM?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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