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Sapello, NM

Sapello, NM.

Population: 1,553 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sapello, NM is $359,380 — up 12.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $214,000 after a median 162 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inlandflooding, lightning, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$359,380

Median home value

+12.5%

1-year change

162

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$359,380
1-year appreciation
+12.5%
3-year appreciation
+18.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$359,380
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
$214,000
Median days on market
162 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
5
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
-0.1%

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
MIKE SENA ELEMENTARY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 91% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 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
14.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
356
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
447

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Union National Monument (13 mi)
National parks include
Fort Union National Monument, Pecos National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Watrous Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ALTA VISTA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-88 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
5.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,159
Households with broadband internet
16.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,640
Average weekly wage
$653
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Finance & Insurance, Other Services

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

How it compares

SapelloState medianUS median
Median home value$359,380$276,184$289,727
Median sale price$214,000$325,000$325,000
Median days on market162 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,159$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 Sapello, NM?
$359,380.
What is the median sale price in Sapello, NM?
$214,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Sapello, NM?
Median days on market: 162 days.
What is typical rent in Sapello, 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 Sapello, NM?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, winterWeather.
Is Sapello, NM in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Sapello, NM?
Risk to homes is higher than 91% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sapello, NM?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sapello, NM?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sapello, NM?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sapello, NM walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Sapello, NM?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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