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Chaparral, NM

Chaparral, NM.

Population: 16,298 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Chaparral, NM is $240,930 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $289,000 after a median 24 days on market. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$240,930

Typical home value

+0.5%

1-year change

24

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$240,930
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+6.8%
5-year appreciation
+33.8%
10-year appreciation
+82.7%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$241,624
House Price Index (state)
414.6 (-1.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$289,000
Median list price
$220,000
Median price per sqft
$184
1-year sale-price change
+5.1%
Median days on market
24 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
24
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
4

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
14
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.4 : 1
Schools include
CHAPARRAL MIDDLE, ANTHONY ELEMENTARY, LA UNION ELEMENTARY, GADSDEN MIDDLE, GADSDEN HIGH

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
7
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
9.7 in
Annual snowfall
2.0 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 annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,815
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,201

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail (26 mi)
National parks include
Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail, Chamizal National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
3
Nearest airport
Doña Ana County International Jetport (19 mi)
Nearest major airport
Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
14.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,189
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
60.2%

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

ChaparralState medianUS median
Typical home value$240,930$278,357$288,527
Median sale price$289,000$325,000$325,000
Median days on market24 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,189$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 typical home value in Chaparral, NM?
$240,930.
What is the median sale price in Chaparral, NM?
$289,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Chaparral, NM?
Median days on market: 24 days.
What is typical rent in Chaparral, NM?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,073/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is Chaparral, NM in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Chaparral, NM. 7 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the radon potential in Chaparral, NM?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Chaparral, NM?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Chaparral, NM?
14 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Chaparral, NM walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Chaparral, NM?
Moderate. Median AQI: 61. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Chaparral, NM?
Regional Price Parity: 92.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Chaparral

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