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Hatch, NM — ZIP 87937

Population: 2,990 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 87937 (Hatch, NM) is $174,833 — up 3.4% over the past year. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$174,833

Median home value

+3.4%

1-year change

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$174,833
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
-0.8%
5-year appreciation
+27.9%
10-year appreciation
+87.3%
All-time peak (2025-01)
$184,702
House Price Index (state)
414.6 (-1.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median list price
$675,000
For-sale inventory
5
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.0%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$790/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$975/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,073/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,461/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,692/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)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.80/MCF
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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.2 : 1
Schools include
HATCH VALLEY ELEMENTARY, HATCH VALLEY HIGH, HATCH VALLEY MIDDLE, RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
10.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
61
Days with Good air quality
100
Days with Moderate air quality
217
Days with Unhealthy air quality
6
Highest AQI recorded (year)
528

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,547
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,043

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail (32 mi)
National parks include
Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail, White Sands National Park
Airports within 30 mi
3
Nearest airport
Hatch Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, MOUNTAIN VIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, THREE CROSSES REGIONAL HOSPITAL LLC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
25.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.8%
Median annual property tax
$655
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
47.8%

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

Employment & development

Annual residential building permits (county)
833

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 87937State medianUS median
Median home value$174,833$278,357$288,527
Median annual property tax$655$929$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 median home value in ZIP 87937?
$174,833.
What is typical rent in ZIP 87937?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,073/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is ZIP 87937 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the radon potential in ZIP 87937?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 87937?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 87937?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 87937 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 87937?
Moderate. Median AQI: 61. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 87937?
Regional Price Parity: 92.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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