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Sunland park, NM

Sunland park, NM.

Population: 10,881 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sunland park, NM is $247,803 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $275,000 after a median 45 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$247,803

Median home value

+0.2%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$247,803
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
+6.5%
5-year appreciation
+39.6%
10-year appreciation
+105.2%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$252,566
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
$275,000
Median list price
$305,000
Median price per sqft
$185
1-year sale-price change
-5.9%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
90
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+1.0%
New listings (monthly)
18

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
5
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
SUNLAND PARK ELEMENTARY, DESERT VIEW ELEMENTARY, RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY, GADSDEN ELEMENTARY, GADSDEN ADMIN COMPLEX PREK CENTER

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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
10.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°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
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
809
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
45,490
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
37,660

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Chamizal National Memorial (9 mi)
National parks include
Chamizal National Memorial, Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Cielo Dorado Estates Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (BIF) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
PEAK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC, THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE - MEMORIAL CAMPUS, LAS PALMAS MEDICAL CENTER A CAMPUS OF LPDS HEALTHC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
15.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,116
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
66.9%

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

Sunland parkState medianUS median
Median home value$247,803$276,184$289,727
Median sale price$275,000$325,000$325,000
Median days on market45 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,116$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 Sunland park, NM?
$247,803.
What is the median sale price in Sunland park, NM?
$275,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Sunland park, NM?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in Sunland park, NM?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,319/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is Sunland park, NM in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the radon potential in Sunland park, NM?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sunland park, NM?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sunland park, NM?
5 schools (4 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sunland park, NM walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sunland park, NM?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sunland park, NM?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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