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ZIP 87144

Population: 51,837 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 87144 is $373,075 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $406,870 after a median 56 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,255/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$373,075

Typical home value

+0.9%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$373,075
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+6.3%
5-year appreciation
+28.6%
10-year appreciation
+98.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$373,182

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$406,870
Median list price
$399,000
Median price per sqft
$220
1-year sale-price change
+4.7%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
287
For-sale inventory
274
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Active listings
336
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
46 days
New listings (monthly)
92

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,255/mo
1-year rent change
+4.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$977/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,112/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,384/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,902/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,242/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)
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
11
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
RIO RANCHO, SANDOVAL ACADEMY OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION, EXPLORE ACADEMY - RIO RANCHO
Schools include
MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE, COLINAS DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY, VISTA GRANDE ELEMENTARY, RIO RANCHO MIDDLE SCHOOL, SHINING STARS PRESCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Climate (30-year normals)

USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2004
Housing built before 1970
1.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
67.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,453
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
81.5%

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

How it compares

ZIP 87144State medianUS median
Typical home value$373,075—$288,527
Median sale price$406,870—$325,000
Median days on market56 days—51 days
Typical rent$2,255/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,453—$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 typical home value in ZIP 87144?
$373,075.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 87144?
$406,870.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 87144?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 87144?
Typical rent: $2,255/month.
How many schools serve ZIP 87144?
11 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 87144?
Regional Price Parity: 92.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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