Ruidoso Downs, NM88346

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$230,000
3.5% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$33,200
30.2% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
154
40.0% 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 — Ruidoso Downs, NM

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Ruidoso Downs, NM is 154. This is a increase of 40.0% 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 12.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$248,000-17.0%
Listing Count
1710.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.4%10.0%
Days on Market
15440.0%
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Demographics — Ruidoso Downs, NM

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ruidoso Downs, NM has a population of 3,090, which has increased by 7.4% over the past 5 years. Ruidoso Downs, NM is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.7% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 8.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 0.0% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
3,0907.4%
% Under 18
19.7%-41.0%
% Seniors
25.5%52.7%
% WFH
0.0%-100.0%
% w/ College Degree
8.7%-33.6%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ruidoso Downs, NM is a predominantly hispanic area, with 54.0% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has shrunk by 5.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Ruidoso Downs, NM is white, making up 34.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 17.8% of the population in Ruidoso Downs, NM, and this percentage has increased by 6.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
34.1%-16.2%
% Black
0.2%-91.3%
% Hispanic
54.0%-5.1%
% Asian
0.2%∞%
% Foreign Born
17.8%6.6%
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Mortgage and Risk — Ruidoso Downs, NM

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 98 mortgage originations in Ruidoso Downs, NM, of which 72.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 77.0%, with 31.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Ruidoso Downs, NM. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
98
% Conventional Loans
72.0%
% Government Loans
28.0%
% Investor Loans
5.0%
% Second Loans
18.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
6.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Ruidoso Downs, NM

Ruidoso Downs, NM lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
23
Total Units Section 8
23
% Rentals under Section 8
N/A
% Occupied Section 8
59.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 BedroomN/AN/A$790
2 BedroomN/AN/A$930
3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,270
4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,560

Affordability — Ruidoso Downs, NM

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio7.3
Median Home Price$230,000
Median Household Income$33,200

Ruidoso Downs, NM — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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