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La Cienega

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.New Mexico
$850K
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.
2
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$585K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Oct 2025 · 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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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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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.1,626
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$585K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,772 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.49%

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.69%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.9%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.72%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.8.8%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.37%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.13.9 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.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.104

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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.9%
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.1,370
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.110 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.14 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 La Cienega compares

By median home value, La Cienega is the 22nd most expensive of 29 neighborhoods in Santa Fe County, and its typical home is worth more than 55% of all homes in Santa Fe County.

Home values in La Cienega

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$359K$1M
neighborhoods in Santa Fe County ranked by median home value
#Santa Fe CountyMedian valueHomes
1Old Santa Fe Trail$1.9M263
2La Tierra$1.8M156
3Monte Sereno$1.8M173
4Las Campanas$1.8M1,094
5Canyon$1.6M476
6Vista Encantada$1.5M384
7North West City North$1.5M967
8Historic Santa Fe$1.4M849
9San Acacio$1.4M470
10Tesuque$1.2M600
11South East County$1.1M462
12North Hills$1M3,587
13North West City South$993K1,394
14Southeast$960K530
15Sunlit Hills$787K303
16Old Las Vegas Corridor$786K702
17Don Gaspar$747K564
18San Mateo$730K714
19Downtown Santa Fe$626K1,297
20Don Diego$604K692
21Arroyo Chamiso$598K1,950
22La Cienega$585K1,626
23Rancho Viejo$559K1,409
24Santa Fe Estates$528K824

29 neighborhoods in Santa Fe County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the La Cienega market

What is the median home price in La Cienega, NM?

The median sale price in La Cienega, NM is $850,000 (data through October 2025), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in La Cienega, NM each year?

2 homes sold in La Cienega, NM over the last 12 months (data through October 2025). 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 La Cienega, NM?

La Cienega, NM contains 1,626 residential properties, with a median of 1,772 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1995. The median TopHap Estimate is $585K.

How does La Cienega, NM compare to the rest of Santa Fe County?

By median home value, La Cienega, NM is the 22nd most expensive of 29 neighborhoods in Santa Fe County. Its typical home is worth more than 55% of all homes in Santa Fe County. Arroyo Chamiso ranks just above it and Rancho Viejo just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in La Cienega, NM?

72% of homes in La Cienega, NM are owner-occupied. 9% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in La Cienega, NM hold?

69% of mortgaged homes in La Cienega, NM are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.9% owe more than the home is worth.

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