Cibola County, New Mexico Housing Market
In Cibola County, New Mexico, the median home value is $125,400, with a median monthly rent of $759. This places Cibola County at #2543 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #26 within New Mexico.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $877
- Establishments: 348
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 8,631 (avg $44,245)
- Outflow: 8,191 (avg $44,434)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Cibola County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87020 | 252.0 | +14.31% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Cibola County | New Mexico Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $125,400 | $192,727 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $759 | $904 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.1% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 13.8 | 17.7 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Cibola County is 34.9% below the New Mexico state average and 44.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $759/month is 16.0% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 13.8, buying a home in Cibola County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Cibola County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.1%, compared to 74.2% in New Mexico and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childress County | Texas | $125,400 | $913 |
| Jasper County | Illinois | $125,500 | $793 |
| Page County | Iowa | $125,300 | $705 |
| Oscoda County | Michigan | $125,500 | $681 |
| Livingston County | Kentucky | $125,600 | $926 |
Other Counties in New Mexico
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luna County | $128,000 | $650 | 70.9% |
| Union County | $122,700 | $683 | 72.4% |
| Mora County | $122,600 | $887 | 86.7% |
| Roosevelt County | $135,800 | $898 | 60.7% |
| Socorro County | $137,500 | $691 | 75.1% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).