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San Miguel County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.New Mexico
$265K
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.
3
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$219K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 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.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.14,413
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$219K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,064 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.1988
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.70%

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.67%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.5.6%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.56%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.6.1%
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.18.1 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.66

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.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,528
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$42K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.19 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.76%

How San Miguel County compares

By median home value, San Miguel County is the 16th most expensive of 33 counties in New Mexico, and its typical home is worth more than 28% of all homes in New Mexico.

Home values in San Miguel County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$71K$523K
counties in New Mexico ranked by median home value
#New MexicoMedian valueHomes
1Los Alamos County$611K6,954
2Santa Fe County$544K70,935
3Taos County$477K20,434
4Sandoval County$371K54,707
5Bernalillo County$342K222,560
6Lincoln County$297K20,878
7Rio Arriba County$292K22,257
8Mora County$286K3,230
9Valencia County$277K33,199
10Dona Ana$276K67,237
11San Juan County$255K43,526
12Eddy County$238K25,110
13Harding County$229K1,583
14Colfax County$227K9,642
15Otero County$219K22,076
16San Miguel County$219K14,413
17Grant County$217K16,984
18Lea County$179K30,036
19Socorro County$177K8,071
20Catron County$174K2,999
21Chaves County$167K24,718
22De Baca County$166K1,318
23Sierra County$164K9,909
24Union County$164K2,086

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

Markets in San Miguel County, most valuable first

About the San Miguel County market

What is the median home price in San Miguel County, NM?

The median sale price in San Miguel County, NM is $265,082 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in San Miguel County, NM each year?

3 homes sold in San Miguel County, NM over the last 12 months (data through April 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 San Miguel County, NM?

San Miguel County, NM contains 14,413 residential properties, with a median of 1,064 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1988. The median TopHap Estimate is $219K.

How does San Miguel County, NM compare to the rest of New Mexico?

By median home value, San Miguel County, NM is the 16th most expensive of 33 counties in New Mexico. Its typical home is worth more than 28% of all homes in New Mexico. Otero County ranks just above it and Grant 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 San Miguel County, NM?

56% of homes in San Miguel County, NM are owner-occupied. 6% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in San Miguel County, NM hold?

67% of mortgaged homes in San Miguel County, NM are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 5.6% owe more than the home is worth.

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