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Alto 88312

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.New Mexico
$396K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
19
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$472K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.3,106
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$472K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.2,058 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1999
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.88%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.1.5%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.73%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.8.6%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.27%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.22%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.8.3 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.56

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.46%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,805
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.29 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.23 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.74%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Alto 88312 compares

By median home value, Alto 88312 is the 1st most expensive of 12 ZIP codes in Lincoln County, and its typical home is worth more than 78% of all homes in Lincoln County.

Home values in Alto 88312

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$166K$1.6M
ZIP codes in Lincoln County ranked by median home value
#Lincoln CountyMedian valueHomes
1Alto 88312$472K3,106
2Tinnie 88351$465K692
3Lincoln 88338$462K117
4Hondo 88336$460K233
5San Patricio 88348$442K485
6Glencoe 88324$421K219
7Capitan 88316$322K2,291
8Nogal 88341$317K580
9Ruidoso 88345$281K8,159
10Corona 88318$262K147
11Ruidoso Downs 88346$252K1,787
12Carrizozo 88301$69K1,648

About the Alto 88312 market

What is the median home price in Alto 88312, NM?

The median sale price in Alto 88312, NM is $396,182 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Alto 88312, NM each year?

19 homes sold in Alto 88312, NM over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Alto 88312, NM?

Alto 88312, NM contains 3,106 residential properties, with a median of 2,058 square feet, built around 1999. The median TopHap Estimate is $472K.

How does Alto 88312, NM compare to the rest of Lincoln County?

By median home value, Alto 88312, NM is the 1st most expensive of 12 ZIP codes in Lincoln County. Its typical home is worth more than 78% of all homes in Lincoln County. Tinnie 88351 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Alto 88312, NM?

27% of homes in Alto 88312, NM are owner-occupied. 22% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Alto 88312, NM hold?

73% of mortgaged homes in Alto 88312, NM are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 8.6% owe more than the home is worth.

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