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La Plata, NM

La Plata, NM.

Population: 686 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in La Plata, NM is $327,307 — up 7.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $435,000 after a median 17 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with drought, lightning, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$327,307

Typical home value

+7.2%

1-year change

17

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$327,307
1-year appreciation
+7.2%
3-year appreciation
+14.2%
5-year appreciation
+32.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$327,344
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
$435,000
Median price per sqft
$195
1-year sale-price change
+67.4%
Median days on market
17 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
99.5%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+3.0%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$850/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$855/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,116/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,545/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,673/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
drought, lightning, winter weather, cold wave, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 49% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lee Acres Landfill (USDOI) (16.9 mi)
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
52.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
7.7 in
Annual snowfall
8.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
248
Days with Moderate air quality
117
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,975
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,641

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Aztec Ruins National Monument (11 mi)
National parks include
Aztec Ruins National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park, Yucca House National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Aztec Municipal Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
4
Hospitals include
MERCY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ANIMAS SURGICAL HOSPITAL, LLC, SOUTHWEST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+860 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1990
Housing built before 1970
0.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,786
Households with broadband internet
45.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
36,426
Average weekly wage
$1,117
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
80

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

How it compares

La PlataState medianUS median
Typical home value$327,307$278,357$288,527
Median sale price$435,000$325,000$325,000
Median days on market17 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,786$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 La Plata, NM?
$327,307.
What is the median sale price in La Plata, NM?
$435,000.
How long do homes take to sell in La Plata, NM?
Median days on market: 17 days.
What is typical rent in La Plata, NM?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,116/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in La Plata, NM?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, lightning, winter weather, cold wave, heat wave.
Is La Plata, NM in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within La Plata, NM. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in La Plata, NM?
Risk to homes is higher than 49% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in La Plata, NM?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near La Plata, NM?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is La Plata, NM walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in La Plata, NM?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in La Plata, NM?
Regional Price Parity: 92.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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