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Ojo Caliente

CommunityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.New Mexico
$478K
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.
$349K
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
2018202020212026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
2018202020212026
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
2018202020212026
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
2018202020212026
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
2018202020212026
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
2018202020212026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.339
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$349K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,958 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.2004
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.76%

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.65%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.52%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.8.9%
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.7.4 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.158
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 100.90

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.71%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.133
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.50 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 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 communitys nationally.

How Ojo Caliente compares

By median home value, Ojo Caliente is the 3rd most expensive of 21 communities in Rio Arriba County, and its typical home is worth more than 63% of all homes in Rio Arriba County.

Home values in Ojo Caliente

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$112K$850K
communities in Rio Arriba County ranked by median home value
#Rio Arriba CountyMedian valueHomes
1Youngsville$414K168
2Alcalde$363K1,312
3Ojo Caliente$349K339
4Chimayo$331K1,694
5Truchas$331K468
6Ohkay Owingeh$331K494
7Abiquiu$317K855
8Medanales$309K685
9Hernandez$305K1,285
10Velarde$303K806
11Dixon$296K620
12Lindrith$288K129
13El Rito$252K445
14Cordova$238K245
15La Madera$221K117
16Los Ojos$212K478
17Canjilon$198K267
18Gallina$187K219
19Coyote$187K238
20Tierra Amarilla$170K782
21Dulce$166K229

About the Ojo Caliente market

What is the median home price in Ojo Caliente, NM?

The median sale price in Ojo Caliente, NM is $478,001 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Ojo Caliente, NM each year?

2 homes sold in Ojo Caliente, 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 Ojo Caliente, NM?

Ojo Caliente, NM contains 339 residential properties, with a median of 1,958 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 2004. The median TopHap Estimate is $349K.

How does Ojo Caliente, NM compare to the rest of Rio Arriba County?

By median home value, Ojo Caliente, NM is the 3rd most expensive of 21 communities in Rio Arriba County. Its typical home is worth more than 63% of all homes in Rio Arriba County. Alcalde ranks just above it and Chimayo just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Ojo Caliente, NM?

52% of homes in Ojo Caliente, NM are owner-occupied. 9% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Ojo Caliente, NM hold?

65% of mortgaged homes in Ojo Caliente, NM are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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