Capitan, NM88316

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$231,000
1.8% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$67,800
74.7% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
93
17.0% Longer than last year
Home Price Forecast
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Median Rent
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1-Bed Rent
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2-Bed Rent
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3-Bed Rent
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Property Listings — Capitan, NM

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Capitan, NM is 93. This is a increase of 17.0% 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.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$460,00039.0%
Listing Count
115.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.5%5.0%
Days on Market
9317.0%
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Demographics — Capitan, NM

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Capitan, NM has a population of 2,320, which has increased by 9.2% over the past 5 years. Capitan, NM is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 15.1% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 25.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 14.9% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
2,3209.2%
% Under 18
15.1%-21.8%
% Seniors
29.5%13.9%
% WFH
14.9%231.1%
% w/ College Degree
25.9%19.9%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Capitan, NM is a predominantly white area, with 77.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 30.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Capitan, NM is hispanic, making up 20.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.6% of the population in Capitan, NM, and this percentage has decreased by 80.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
77.7%30.8%
% Black
0.0%-100.0%
% Hispanic
20.7%-41.4%
% Asian
0.0%N/A
% Foreign Born
0.6%-80.0%
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Mortgage and Risk — Capitan, NM

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 57 mortgage originations in Capitan, NM, of which 63.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 72.0%, with 33.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Capitan, NM. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
57
% Conventional Loans
63.0%
% Government Loans
37.0%
% Investor Loans
2.0%
% Second Loans
4.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
7.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Capitan, NM

Capitan, NM lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
16
Total Units Section 8
2
% Rentals under Section 8
N/A
% Occupied Section 8
N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 BedroomN/AN/A$860
2 BedroomN/AN/A$1,010
3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,380
4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,680

Affordability — Capitan, NM

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income RatioN/A
Median Home Price$231,000
Median Household Income$67,800

Capitan, NM — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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