Central 88026 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Central—88026

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$83,000

30.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$46,100

55.6% YoY Growth

Days on Market

127

117.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-3.5%

Median Rent

$550

N/A

1-Bed Rent

$550

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Other Zip Codes in Central

85531

Home Price Trends — Central

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Central is $83,000, with a year-over-year change of -30.2%. This indicates that home prices in Central are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -3.5%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$83,000	-30.2%
Single Family	$83,000	-30.8%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Central

Central lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$550	$550
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$550	$550
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.6%

1 Bedroom

18.5%

2 Bedrooms

20.1%

3 Bedrooms

35.4%

4 Bedrooms

23.3%

Property Listings — Central

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Central is 101. This is a increase of 76.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$122,000	-10.0%
Listing Count	7	0.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	0.0%
Days on Market	127	117.0%

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Demographics — Central

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Central has a population of 1,640, which has increased by 9.7% over the past 5 years. Central is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.4% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 16.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.0% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	1,640	9.7%
% Under 18	21.4%	-24.6%
% Seniors	30.4%	40.1%
% WFH	6.0%	140.0%
% w/ College Degree	16.7%	41.5%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Central is a predominantly hispanic area, with 75.9% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has shrunk by 4.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Central is white, making up 23.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.5% of the population in Central, and this percentage has decreased by 36.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	23.5%	115.6%
% Black	0.0%	-100.0%
% Hispanic	75.9%	-4.3%
% Asian	0.0%	N/A
% Foreign Born	3.5%	-36.4%

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Mortgage and Risk — Central

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 15 mortgage originations in Central, of which 47.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 86.0%, with 73.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Central. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	15
% Conventional Loans	47.0%
% Government Loans	53.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	7.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	7.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Central

Central lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	50
Total Units Section 8	18
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	85.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$210	$550	$760
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$940
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,250
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,290

Central—88026

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Central

Home Price Trends — Central

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Central

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Central

Demographics — Central

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Central

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Central

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Central

Home Price to Income Ratio

Central — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.9
Median Home Price	$83,000
Median Household Income	$46,100

Central—88026

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Central

Home Price Trends — Central

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Central

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Central

Demographics — Central

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Central

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Central

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Central

Home Price to Income Ratio

Central — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Arenas Valley, NM

Bayard, NM

Silver City, NM

Hurley, NM

Tyrone

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