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Roswell, NM Housing Market
Balanced market+0.8% YoY
Zillow, August 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 · Refreshes weekly
The typical home in Roswell, NM is worth $176,603, rose 0.8% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $201,500, +1.8% year over year (through May 2026). With 3.1 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 17 days, Roswell is a balanced market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $176,603 home is about $943/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Roswell, NM
Typical home value
$176,603
+0.8% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Typical asking rent
$1,302/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$201,500
+1.8% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
17
Fast-moving
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
112
3.1 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$50,294
Home costs 3.5x 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 Roswell a buyer's or seller's market?
Balanced market3.1 months of supply17 days on market
Roswell, NM is a balanced market, based on 3.1 months of supply and homes selling in about 17 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Roswell housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Roswell, NM. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $201,500 |
| Median list price | $220,000 |
| Year-over-year price change | +1.8% |
| Median price per sq ft | $130/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 17 days |
| Active inventory | 112 listings |
| Months of supply | 3.1 months |
| Homes sold (that month) | 36 |
| New listings (that month) | 56 |
| Listings with a price cut | 21.4% |
| Market condition | Balanced market |
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 Roswell is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Roswell 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 Roswell home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Roswell, NM rose 25.9%, from $160,000 to $201,500. The live Zillow value series has rose 0.8% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 21.4% of Roswell 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 May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Roswell?
Priced off the typical home value of $176,603 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% | $35,321 | $141,283 | $943/mo |
| 5% | $8,830 | $167,773 | $1,120/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 $943, that implies roughly $40,406 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Roswell earns $50,294, about $9,888 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 3.5x — above the historical 3x norm but in line with much of the country in 2026.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Roswell?
Typical asking rent in Roswell, NM is $1,302/mo, against a typical home value of $176,603. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 11.3x, which means buying tends to beat renting on monthly cost over a typical hold. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $943 a month — $359 less than renting before taxes and insurance, so ownership can win on monthly cost alone once you have the down payment.
Zillow, August 2026 for both value and rent
Add your own down payment, tax rate and time horizon in the rent vs. buy calculator.
Is inventory rising or falling in Roswell?
Active listings in Roswell, NM went from 119 in May 2025 to 112 in May 2026, a -5.9% change. Inventory has been roughly flat, which usually keeps prices moving with rates rather than with local supply.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | 128 | 67 |
| July 2025 | 134 | 61 |
| August 2025 | 134 | 61 |
| September 2025 | 144 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 153 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 139 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 129 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 122 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 111 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 123 | 62 |
| April 2026 | 126 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 112 | 56 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Roswell compare to New Mexico and the U.S.?
Roswell homes sell for $201,500 — 49% below the New Mexico median of $395,500. Against the national median of $410,700, Roswell runs 51% lower. Year-over-year, Roswell moved +1.8% against New Mexico's +10.8% — a smaller swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell, NM | $201,500 | +1.8% | 17 days |
| New Mexico statewide | $395,500 | +10.8% | 53 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Roswell
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 3.1. 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 21.4%. 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 $177 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 $176,603 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 Roswell listing goes under contract in 17 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- In the last published month Roswell added 56 new listings against 36 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Your equity moved +0.8% 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 Roswell varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Roswell
There are currently 112 homes listed for sale in Roswell, New Mexico. The median listing price is $220K. Featured listings range from $25,000 to $395,000.
New Listing
15
$90,000
520 E 4th St
Roswell, NM 88201
4 bd2 ba1,416 sqft$64/ft²
House7,850 sqft lot
Lisbet Vazquez · Keller Williams Roswell
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New Listing
20
$155,000
3509 S Janus Rd
Roswell, NM 88203
3 bd2 ba1,428 sqft$109/ft²
House6,848 sqft lot
Venessa Ruiz · Keller Williams Roswell
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New Listing
35
$190,000
302 W 9th St Apt A
Roswell, NM 88201
2 bd2 ba2,200 sqft$86/ft²
Multi-family7,379 sqft lot
Matthew Jauriqui · Mcdaniel Home Solutions
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New Listing
30
$193,000
300 Linda Cir
Roswell, NM 88201
3 bd2 ba1,263 sqft$153/ft²
House7,701 sqft lot
Daisy Olaguez · Real Broker LLC
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New Listing
47
$220,000
5 Cedar Dr
Roswell, NM 88203
4 bd2 ba1,516 sqft$145/ft²
House8,398 sqft lot
Miracle Ebright · Lck Realtors, LLC
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New Listing
48
$260,000
8 Sunset Pl
Roswell, NM 88203
4 bd2 ba2,017 sqft$129/ft²
House
Linda Kirk · Lck Realtors, LLC
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New Listing
26
$265,000
905 Avenida Manana
Roswell, NM 88203
4 bd2 ba1,743 sqft$152/ft²
House8,799 sqft lot
Rose King · Exp Realty, LLC
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New Listing
40
$299,000
19 Colbert Ave
Roswell, NM 88211
3 bd2 ba1,600 sqft$187/ft²
House13.00 acres
Jesse Mcdaniel · Mcdaniel Home Solutions
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New Listing
49
$359,900
17 Driftwood Pl
Roswell, NM 88201
4 bd3 ba2,108 sqft$171/ft²
House9,348 sqft lot
Morgan Breedyk · Re/Max First Place Realtors Roswell
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New Listing
56
$359,900
1914 S Richardson Ave
Roswell, NM 88203
4 bd3 ba2,974 sqft$121/ft²
House9,200 sqft lot
Jesse Mcdaniel · Mcdaniel Home Solutions
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New Listing
39
$395,000
1104 E LA Paloma Ln
Roswell, NM 88201
4 bd2 ba2,223 sqft$178/ft²
House11,047 sqft lot
Brad Davis · Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Enchanted Lands - Roswell
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Active listings
112
Homes on market
Median list price
$220K
Avg. days on market
17
Days until sale
New this week
56
Newly listed
Price drops:21.4%of listings
How much do homes cost in Roswell by property type?
How the Roswell, NM market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $204,000 | $129/sq ft | 33 | 17 days |
| Condo / co-op | $220,500 | $121/sq ft | 2 | 4 days |
| Townhouse | $175,000 | $161/sq ft | 3 | 10 days |
Who lives in Roswell?
American Community Survey estimates for Roswell. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
47,823
Households
17,886
Median income
$50,294/yr
Median age
36.8 years
Owner-occupied
66.4%
Median home value
$139,200
Median gross rent
$840/mo
Mean commute
17.5 min
66.4% of occupied homes in Roswell 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 $139,200 against Zillow's $176,603 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions. Census median gross rent (all leases, including long-held ones) is $840/mo, below Zillow's $1,302/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.
Which public schools serve Roswell?
22 schools tracked · 9,381 students
The largest public schools serving Roswell, 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.
ROSWELL HIGH
Grades 9-12 · 1,460 students
GODDARD HIGH
Grades 9-12 · 1,104 students
BERRENDO MIDDLE
Grades 6-8 · 598 students
SIERRA MIDDLE
Grades 6-8 · 593 students
DEL NORTE ELEMENTARY
Grades K-5 · 515 students
MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE
Grades 6-8 · 473 students
MILITARY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
Grades PK-5 · 428 students
VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY
Grades PK-5 · 421 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 Roswell, NM?
Ordered by distance from Roswell, not by size. Compare Roswell side by side with any of them.
Which ZIP codes are in Roswell?
These are the ZIP codes we see on active Roswell listings. Redfin did not publish a matching ZIP-level sale row for the same period, so we are not ranking them by price here — each ZIP page shows exactly what we hold for it.
Roswell housing market FAQ
Is Roswell a buyer's or seller's market?
Roswell, NM is currently a balanced market. That read comes from 3.1 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 17 days in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Roswell?
The typical home in Roswell, NM is worth $176,603 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $201,500, about $130 per square foot.
Is Roswell cheaper than the rest of New Mexico?
Roswell's median sale price of $201,500 is 49% lower than the New Mexico statewide median of $395,500, and 51% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Roswell?
Homes in Roswell, NM spent a median of 17 days on market before going under contract, versus 53 days statewide. Under three weeks means well-priced listings move before most buyers can schedule a second showing. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Roswell?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $176,603 home is about $943 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $40,406 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $50,294.
Are home prices rising in Roswell?
The typical home value in Roswell, NM rose 0.8% over the last 12 months, from $175,278 to $176,603 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Roswell?
Roswell 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 Roswell?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Roswell, NM is a balanced market with 3.1 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 11.3x means buying tends to beat renting on monthly cost over a typical hold. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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