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Malaga, NM

Malaga, NM.

Population: 309 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
406.5 (+0.8% YoY)

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)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
iceStorm, winterWeather, drought, hail, inlandFlooding

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
14.4 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
188
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park (29 mi)
Nearest airport
Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) (16 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Avg hospital rating
2.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.6 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Households with broadband internet
46.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,379
Average weekly wage
$1,446
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
156

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

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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