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South East County

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.New Mexico
$705K
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.
$1.2M
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.462
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$1.2M
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.2,969 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.1991
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.97%

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.1.1%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.79%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.28%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.35%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.11.1 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.63
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 100.102

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.732
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.122 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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%

How South East County compares

By median home value, South East County is the 11th most expensive of 29 neighborhoods in Santa Fe County, and its typical home is worth more than 87% of all homes in Santa Fe County.

Home values in South East County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$537K$2.8M
neighborhoods in Santa Fe County ranked by median home value
#Santa Fe CountyMedian valueHomes
1Monte Sereno$1.9M174
2Las Campanas$1.8M1,094
3La Tierra$1.8M156
4Old Santa Fe Trail$1.8M264
5Canyon$1.6M476
6North West City North$1.5M968
7Vista Encantada$1.4M384
8San Acacio$1.3M471
9Historic Santa Fe$1.3M846
10Tesuque$1.2M600
11South East County$1.2M462
12North Hills$1.1M3,588
13Southeast$1M530
14North West City South$936K1,394
15Sunlit Hills$825K303
16Old Las Vegas Corridor$808K702
17Don Gaspar$712K564
18San Mateo$677K714
19Downtown Santa Fe$641K1,301
20Arroyo Chamiso$621K1,949
21Don Diego$590K692
22Rancho Viejo$556K1,409
23La Cienega$554K1,626
24Santa Fe Estates$520K822

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

About the South East County market

What is the median home price in South East County, NM?

The median sale price in South East County, NM is $704,900 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in South East County, NM each year?

2 homes sold in South East 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 South East County, NM?

South East County, NM contains 462 residential properties, with a median of 2,969 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1991. The median TopHap Estimate is $1.2M.

How does South East County, NM compare to the rest of Santa Fe County?

By median home value, South East County, NM is the 11th most expensive of 29 neighborhoods in Santa Fe County. Its typical home is worth more than 87% of all homes in Santa Fe County. Tesuque ranks just above it and North Hills just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in South East County, NM?

79% of homes in South East County, NM are owner-occupied. 28% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in South East County, NM hold?

69% of mortgaged homes in South East County, NM are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.1% owe more than the home is worth.

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