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Tierra Amarilla

CommunityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.New Mexico
$410K
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.
7
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$158K
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
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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
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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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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.781
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$158K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,280 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.81%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.1.2%

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.89%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.11%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.15%
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.126.8 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.181
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79

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.44%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.3.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.295
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.$60K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.22 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 Tierra Amarilla compares

By median home value, Tierra Amarilla is the 20th most expensive of 21 communities in Rio Arriba County, and its typical home is worth more than 17% of all homes in Rio Arriba County.

Home values in Tierra Amarilla

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$49K$628K
communities in Rio Arriba County ranked by median home value
#Rio Arriba CountyMedian valueHomes
1Youngsville$398K168
2Ojo Caliente$356K339
3Ohkay Owingeh$349K499
4Alcalde$344K1,312
5Hernandez$312K1,285
6Chimayo$300K1,696
7Abiquiu$298K853
8Truchas$295K468
9Velarde$281K806
10Dixon$270K620
11Medanales$268K685
12Lindrith$259K129
13El Rito$226K445
14Cordova$225K245
15Los Ojos$202K478
16La Madera$197K120
17Coyote$191K238
18Canjilon$185K266
19Gallina$179K219
20Tierra Amarilla$158K781
21Dulce$133K237

About the Tierra Amarilla market

What is the median home price in Tierra Amarilla, NM?

The median sale price in Tierra Amarilla, NM is $410,000 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Tierra Amarilla, NM each year?

7 homes sold in Tierra Amarilla, 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 Tierra Amarilla, NM?

Tierra Amarilla, NM contains 781 residential properties, with a median of 1,280 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1991. The median TopHap Estimate is $158K.

How does Tierra Amarilla, NM compare to the rest of Rio Arriba County?

By median home value, Tierra Amarilla, NM is the 20th most expensive of 21 communities in Rio Arriba County. Its typical home is worth more than 17% of all homes in Rio Arriba County. Gallina ranks just above it and Dulce just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Tierra Amarilla, NM?

11% of homes in Tierra Amarilla, NM are owner-occupied. 15% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Tierra Amarilla, NM hold?

89% of mortgaged homes in Tierra Amarilla, NM are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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