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Carrizozo, NM Housing Market
The typical home in Carrizozo, NM is worth $153,109, fell 6.3% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $79,500, -63.9% year over year (through May 2026). With 5.0 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 77 days, Carrizozo is a leaning buyer's. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $153,109 home is about $817/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Carrizozo, NM
Typical home value
$153,109
-6.3% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$79,500
-63.9% year over year
Redfin, through October 2025
Days on market
77
Slow-moving
Redfin, through October 2025
Active listings
5
5.0 months of supply
Redfin, through October 2025
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$26,121
Home costs 5.9x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Carrizozo a buyer's or seller's market?
Carrizozo, NM is a leaning buyer's, based on 5.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 77 days. 4 to 5 months of supply is the neutral band: neither side holds a structural advantage, and outcomes turn on the individual property.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Carrizozo housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Carrizozo, NM. Redfin, through October 2025
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $79,500 |
| Year-over-year price change | -63.9% |
| Median price per sq ft | $64/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 77 days |
| Active inventory | 5 listings |
| Months of supply | 5.0 months |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| Listings with a price cut | 20.0% |
| Market condition | Leaning buyer's |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Carrizozo is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Carrizozo is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Carrizozo home prices moved?
Across the 23 months we hold for Carrizozo, NM, the median sale price fell 11.7%, from $90,000 in June 2021 to $79,500. The live Zillow value series has fell 6.3% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 20.0% of Carrizozo listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a modest share, which is what a market looks like when sellers are pricing close to where homes actually clear.
Redfin, through October 2025 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Carrizozo?
Priced off the typical home value of $153,109 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $30,622 | $122,488 | $817/mo |
| 5% | $7,655 | $145,454 | $971/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $817, that implies roughly $35,031 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Carrizozo earns $26,121, about $8,910 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the typical home value to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 5.9x — well above the 3x that was historically considered affordable, which is why down payment size drives who can buy here.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Carrizozo?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Carrizozo, NM, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Carrizozo?
Active listings in Carrizozo, NM went from 2 in September 2023 to 5 in October 2025, a +150.0% change. Rising inventory is the single most useful leading indicator for buyers: more choice, longer marketing times, and more sellers willing to negotiate before price cuts show up in the median.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| October 2023 | 2 | not published |
| February 2024 | 3 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 | not published |
| April 2024 | 3 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 4 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 5 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 3 | not published |
| June 2025 | 8 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 8 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 6 | not published |
| October 2025 | 5 | not published |
Redfin, through October 2025
How does Carrizozo compare to New Mexico and the U.S.?
Carrizozo homes sell for $79,500 — 80% below the New Mexico median of $395,500. Against the national median of $410,700, Carrizozo runs 81% lower. Year-over-year, Carrizozo moved -63.9% against New Mexico's +10.8% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrizozo, NM | $79,500 | -63.9% | 77 days |
| New Mexico statewide | $395,500 | +10.8% | 53 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through October 2025 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Carrizozo
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 5.0. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 20.0%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $153 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $153,109 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Carrizozo listing goes under contract in 77 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Your equity moved -6.3% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Carrizozo varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Carrizozo
There are currently 5 homes listed for sale in Carrizozo, New Mexico.
Active listings
5
Homes on market
Avg. days on market
77
Days until sale
How much do homes cost in Carrizozo by property type?
How the Carrizozo, NM market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through October 2025
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $79,500 | $64/sq ft | 1 | 77 days |
Who lives in Carrizozo?
American Community Survey estimates for Carrizozo. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
959
Households
450
Median income
$26,121/yr
Median age
49 years
Owner-occupied
80.7%
Median home value
$80,200
Median gross rent
$618/mo
Mean commute
17.7 min
80.7% of occupied homes in Carrizozo are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $80,200 against Zillow's $153,109 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which public schools serve Carrizozo?
3 schools tracked · 169 students
The largest public schools serving Carrizozo, NM by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
CARRIZOZO ELEMENTARY
Grades K-5 · 70 students
CARRIZOZO HIGH
Grades 9-12 · 60 students
CARRIZOZO MIDDLE
Grades 6-8 · 39 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Carrizozo, NM?
Ordered by distance from Carrizozo, not by size. Compare Carrizozo side by side with any of them.
Carrizozo housing market FAQ
Is Carrizozo a buyer's or seller's market?
Carrizozo, NM is currently a leaning buyer's. That read comes from 5.0 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 77 days in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Carrizozo?
The typical home in Carrizozo, NM is worth $153,109 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $79,500, about $64 per square foot.
Is Carrizozo cheaper than the rest of New Mexico?
Carrizozo's median sale price of $79,500 is 80% lower than the New Mexico statewide median of $395,500, and 81% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Carrizozo?
Homes in Carrizozo, NM spent a median of 77 days on market before going under contract, versus 53 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Carrizozo?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $153,109 home is about $817 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $35,031 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $26,121.
Are home prices rising in Carrizozo?
The typical home value in Carrizozo, NM fell 6.3% over the last 12 months, from $163,473 to $153,109 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Carrizozo?
Carrizozo ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Carrizozo?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Carrizozo, NM is a leaning buyer's with 5.0 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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