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High Desert

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.New Mexico
$798K
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.
9
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$795K
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
201720192021202220242026
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
201720192021202220242026
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
201720192021202220242026
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
201720192021202220242026
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
2016201720182019202020252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.1,547
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$795K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.2,628 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.2000
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.86%

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.61%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.2%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.93%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.19%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.43%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.9.6 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.62
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.128

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,575
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,377 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$156K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$189K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.15 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.76%

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 neighborhoods nationally.

How High Desert compares

By median home value, High Desert is the 4th most expensive of 158 neighborhoods in Bernalillo County, and its typical home is worth more than 96% of all homes in Bernalillo County.

Home values in High Desert

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$470K$2M
neighborhoods in Bernalillo County ranked by median home value
#Bernalillo CountyMedian valueHomes
1Riverfronte Estates$1.3M105
2North Albuquerque Acres$929K2,786
3Tanoan East$804K669
4High Desert$795K1,547
5Vineyard Estates$661K534
6Thomas Village$654K252
7Peppertree / Royal Oak$651K468
8Quintessence$644K448
9Tanoan$630K677
10Volcano Cliffs$609K1,069
11Glenwood Hills$594K947
12Vista Del Mundo$575K535
13Antelope Run$572K168
14Spruce Park$571K270
15Academy Estates East$570K373
16Eastrange / Peidra Vista$559K154
17Arroyo Del Oso North$559K304
18Nor Este$558K2,056
19Four Hllls Village$540K1,321
20Heritage East$523K1,231
21Matthew Meadow$519K184
22Glenwood Hills South Casa Grande$499K689
23Huning Castle$493K456
24Alvarado Gardens$492K405

158 neighborhoods in Bernalillo County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the High Desert market

What is the median home price in High Desert, NM?

The median sale price in High Desert, NM is $797,763 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in High Desert, NM each year?

9 homes sold in High Desert, 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 High Desert, NM?

High Desert, NM contains 1,547 residential properties, with a median of 2,628 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 2000. The median TopHap Estimate is $795K.

How does High Desert, NM compare to the rest of Bernalillo County?

By median home value, High Desert, NM is the 4th most expensive of 158 neighborhoods in Bernalillo County. Its typical home is worth more than 96% of all homes in Bernalillo County. Tanoan East ranks just above it and Vineyard Estates just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in High Desert, NM?

93% of homes in High Desert, NM are owner-occupied. 19% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in High Desert, NM hold?

61% of mortgaged homes in High Desert, NM are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.2% owe more than the home is worth.

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