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NM area data

Raton, NM

Raton, NM.

Population: 7,078 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$153,258
1-year appreciation
+4.3%
3-year appreciation
+18.9%
5-year appreciation
+22.9%
10-year appreciation
+66.1%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$154,136
House Price Index
406.5 (+0.8% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
7

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
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
15.8 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Capulin Volcano National Monument (48 mi)
Nearest airport
Raton Municipal Airport / Crews Field (RTN) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+41 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,962
Median annual property tax
$753
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
46.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,128
Average weekly wage
$694
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Professional Services

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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