Grant County, New Mexico Housing Market
In Grant County, New Mexico, the median home value is $175,600, with a median monthly rent of $825. This places Grant County at #1694 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #15 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: $1,062
- Establishments: 679
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 11,337 (avg $55,237)
- Outflow: 10,530 (avg $55,646)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Grant County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88061 | 253.8 | +2.64% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Grant County | New Mexico Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $175,600 | $192,727 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $825 | $904 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75.8% | 74.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 17.7 | 17.7 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Grant County is 8.9% below the New Mexico state average and 22.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $825/month is 8.7% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 17.7, the buy-vs-rent decision in Grant County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Grant County has an owner-occupancy rate of 75.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood County | Wisconsin | $175,600 | $856 |
| Caddo Parish | Louisiana | $175,700 | $974 |
| Switzerland County | Indiana | $175,800 | $758 |
| Pontotoc County | Oklahoma | $175,400 | $889 |
| Young County | Texas | $175,800 | $862 |
Other Counties in New Mexico
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry County | $171,200 | $1,024 | 62.7% |
| Colfax County | $167,200 | $729 | 71.8% |
| Lea County | $184,000 | $1,101 | 71.2% |
| Catron County | $167,000 | $736 | 93.8% |
| De Baca County | $187,500 | $387 | 71.5% |
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).