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Carrizozo, NM

Carrizozo, NM.

Population: 1,197 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Carrizozo, NM is $152,647 — down 7.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $275,000 after a median 173 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, wildfire, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$152,647

Median home value

-7.3%

1-year change

173

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$152,647
1-year appreciation
-7.3%
All-time peak (2024-07)
$196,620
House Price Index (state)
414.6 (-1.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$275,000
Median list price
$117,000
Median price per sqft
$171
1-year sale-price change
+95.7%
Median days on market
173 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
12
Active listings
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$834/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$839/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,063/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,355/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,667/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
8.5 : 1
Schools include
CARRIZOZO ELEMENTARY, CARRIZOZO HIGH, CARRIZOZO MIDDLE

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, wildfire, winterWeather, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively High · winterWeather: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 96% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
13.4 in
Annual snowfall
7.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
110
Days with Moderate air quality
50
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument (53 mi)
National parks include
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Carrizozo Municipal Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
LINCOLN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Housing built before 1970
61.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.5%
Median annual property tax
$615
Households with broadband internet
35.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,428
Average weekly wage
$817
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
111

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CarrizozoState medianUS median
Median home value$152,647$278,357$288,527
Median sale price$275,000$325,000$325,000
Median days on market173 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$615$929$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Carrizozo, NM?
$152,647.
What is the median sale price in Carrizozo, NM?
$275,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Carrizozo, NM?
Median days on market: 173 days.
What is typical rent in Carrizozo, NM?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,063/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Carrizozo, NM?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, wildfire, winterWeather, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
What is the wildfire risk in Carrizozo, NM?
Risk to homes is higher than 96% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Carrizozo, NM?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Carrizozo, NM?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Carrizozo, NM?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Carrizozo, NM?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Carrizozo, NM?
Regional Price Parity: 92.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Carrizozo

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