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Truchas

CommunityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.New Mexico
$65K
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.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$285K
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.

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
20212026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
20212026
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
20212026
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
20212026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.468
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$285K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,680 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.2
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.73%

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.86%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.6%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.51%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.10%
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.9.4 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.138
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.88

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.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.458
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.66 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$30K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$58K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°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%

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 Truchas compares

By median home value, Truchas is the 7th most expensive of 21 communities in Rio Arriba County, and its typical home is worth more than 55% of all homes in Rio Arriba County.

Home values in Truchas

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$96K$804K
communities in Rio Arriba County ranked by median home value
#Rio Arriba CountyMedian valueHomes
1Youngsville$407K168
2Alcalde$330K1,312
3Ojo Caliente$322K339
4Ohkay Owingeh$307K494
5Abiquiu$294K855
6Lindrith$286K129
7Truchas$285K468
8Chimayo$285K1,694
9Medanales$283K685
10Hernandez$279K1,285
11Velarde$271K806
12Dixon$257K620
13El Rito$223K445
14Cordova$203K245
15La Madera$203K117
16Los Ojos$200K478
17Canjilon$196K267
18Coyote$187K238
19Gallina$174K219
20Tierra Amarilla$161K781
21Dulce$155K229

About the Truchas market

What is the median home price in Truchas, NM?

The median sale price in Truchas, NM is $65,000 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Truchas, NM each year?

1 homes sold in Truchas, 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 Truchas, NM?

Truchas, NM contains 468 residential properties, with a median of 1,680 square feet, 2 bedrooms, built around 1991. The median TopHap Estimate is $285K.

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

By median home value, Truchas, NM is the 7th most expensive of 21 communities in Rio Arriba County. Its typical home is worth more than 55% of all homes in Rio Arriba County. Lindrith 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 Truchas, NM?

51% of homes in Truchas, NM are owner-occupied. 10% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Truchas, NM hold?

86% of mortgaged homes in Truchas, NM are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.6% owe more than the home is worth.

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