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Dona Ana

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.New MexicoBalanced market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Balanced market · 46
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$155K
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.
+0.9%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
57
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$273K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Oct 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

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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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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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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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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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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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.68,650
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$273K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,694 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1995
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.94%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.1.6%

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.57%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.5%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.71%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.12%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.45%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.10.5 yrs

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 countys nationally.

How Dona Ana compares

By median home value, Dona Ana is the 11th most expensive of 33 counties in New Mexico, and its typical home is worth more than 42% of all homes in New Mexico.

Home values in Dona Ana

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$104K$721K
counties in New Mexico ranked by median home value
#New MexicoMedian valueHomes
1Los Alamos County$611K6,954
2Santa Fe County$543K70,882
3Taos County$485K20,435
4Sandoval County$370K55,805
5Bernalillo County$340K222,549
6Harding County$295K1,583
7Valencia County$280K33,297
8San Juan County$277K43,526
9Rio Arriba County$276K22,253
10Lincoln County$274K20,882
11Dona Ana$273K68,650
12San Miguel County$266K14,725
13Grant County$247K16,983
14Otero County$224K22,061
15Eddy County$221K25,099
16Colfax County$219K9,642
17Sierra County$195K12,668
18Mora County$185K3,584
19Lea County$170K30,062
20Socorro County$167K8,073
21Torrance County$165K8,581
22Catron County$162K3,108
23McKinley County$161K8,706
24Chaves County$158K24,718

33 counties in New Mexico are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Dona Ana, most valuable first

About the Dona Ana market

What is the median home price in Dona Ana, NM?

The median sale price in Dona Ana, NM is $154,754 (data through October 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is up 0.9% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in Dona Ana, NM each year?

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

Is Dona Ana, NM a buyer's or seller's market?

Dona Ana, NM is currently a balanced market, scoring 46 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through October 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Dona Ana, NM?

Dona Ana, NM contains 68,650 residential properties, with a median of 1,694 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1995. The median TopHap Estimate is $273K.

How does Dona Ana, NM compare to the rest of New Mexico?

By median home value, Dona Ana, NM is the 11th most expensive of 33 counties in New Mexico. Its typical home is worth more than 42% of all homes in New Mexico. Lincoln County ranks just above it and San Miguel County just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Dona Ana, NM?

71% of homes in Dona Ana, NM are owner-occupied. 12% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Dona Ana, NM hold?

57% of mortgaged homes in Dona Ana, NM are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.5% owe more than the home is worth.

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