Estimated Monthly Payment — Median New Mexico Home
$1,992
Based on $295,000 home · 20% down · 6.7% APR · 30-year fixed · taxes & insurance included
Median Price
$295,000
Property Tax
0.8%
Avg. HOA
$150/mo
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
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Market Insights
About the New Mexico housing market
New Mexico's housing market is well below the national average, with a median home price around $295,000. Albuquerque is the largest metro, with Las Cruces a close second. New Mexico offers below-average home prices and moderate property taxes, with Santa Fe and Albuquerque each providing distinct lifestyles and price points. New Mexico's effective property tax rate of 0.8% is below the national average.
The median New Mexico home costs $295,000. At today's average 30-year fixed rate (6.7%) with 20% down, principal & interest works out to roughly $1,523, and the total monthly payment including taxes, insurance, and average HOA comes to approximately $1,992. First-time buyers in New Mexico can explore programs through New HFA.
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FAQ
New Mexico mortgage FAQs
What's the property tax rate in New Mexico?
New Mexico's effective property tax rate averages about 0.8% — below the national average. On a $295,000 home, that's roughly $197/month or $2,360/year.
How much do I need to earn to afford a typical New Mexico home?
Using the 28/36 rule, a buyer would need roughly $75,000–$96,000 in gross annual income to comfortably afford New Mexico's $295,000 median home with 20% down at current rates.
What first-time buyer programs are available in New Mexico?
MFA offers the FirstHome program for first-time buyers with FirstDown providing up to $8,000 in down payment assistance, plus Homenow for current homeowners. Eligibility typically requires being a first-time buyer with income within program limits and completing homebuyer education.
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