Skip to main content

NM area data

Mountainair, NM

Mountainair, NM.

Population: 1,927 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$177,180
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$185,141
House Price Index
406.5 (+0.8% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
-0.5%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (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%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, wildfire, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
16.5 in
Annual snowfall
37.4 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument (19 mi)
Nearest airport
Mountainair Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+92 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Median annual property tax
$555
Households with broadband internet
54.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,210
Average weekly wage
$969
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food

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 →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents