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West Hammond, NM Housing Market
The last median sale price Redfin published was $375,000 (through May 2026). With 1.0 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 3 days, West Hammond is a strong seller's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $375,000 home is about $2,002/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for West Hammond, NM
Median sale price
$375,000
Last published period
Redfin, through April 2026
Days on market
3
Fast-moving
Redfin, through April 2026
Active listings
1
1.0 months of supply
Redfin, through April 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$49,795
Home costs 7.5x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Zillow figures 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 West Hammond a buyer's or seller's market?
West Hammond, NM is a strong seller's market, based on 1.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 3 days. Under 2 months of supply is a severe shortage: expect competition on almost anything priced correctly, and little room to negotiate below asking.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the West Hammond housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for West Hammond, NM. Redfin, through April 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $375,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $203/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 3 days |
| Active inventory | 1 listings |
| Months of supply | 1.0 months |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| Listings with a price cut | 100.0% |
| Market condition | Strong seller's 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 West Hammond is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in West Hammond 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 West Hammond home prices moved?
Across the 29 months we hold for West Hammond, NM, the median sale price rose 141.9%, from $155,000 in April 2021 to $375,000. 100.0% of West Hammond listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay.
Redfin, through April 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in West Hammond?
Priced off the median sale price of $375,000 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% | $75,000 | $300,000 | $2,002/mo |
| 5% | $18,750 | $356,250 | $2,377/mo |
Redfin, through April 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 $2,002, that implies roughly $85,798 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in West Hammond earns $49,795, about $36,003 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the median sale price to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 7.5x — 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 West Hammond?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for West Hammond, 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 West Hammond?
Active listings in West Hammond, NM went from 1 in October 2023 to 1 in April 2026, a +0.0% change. Inventory has been roughly flat, which usually keeps prices moving with rates rather than with local supply.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| January 2024 | 2 | not published |
| March 2024 | 3 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 | not published |
| August 2024 | 3 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 4 | not published |
| December 2024 | 3 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 1 | not published |
| September 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 3 | 2 |
| January 2026 | 2 | 1 |
| April 2026 | 1 | not published |
Redfin, through April 2026
How does West Hammond compare to New Mexico and the U.S.?
West Hammond homes sell for $375,000 — 5% below the New Mexico median of $395,500. Against the national median of $410,700, West Hammond runs 9% lower.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hammond, NM | $375,000 | not published | 3 days |
| New Mexico statewide | $395,500 | +10.8% | 53 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through April 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in West Hammond
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 1.0. 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 100.0%. 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 $375 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 $375,000 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 West Hammond listing goes under contract in 3 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside West Hammond varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in West Hammond
There are currently 1 homes listed for sale in West Hammond, New Mexico.
Active listings
1
Homes on market
Avg. days on market
3
Days until sale
How much do homes cost in West Hammond by property type?
How the West Hammond, NM market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through April 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $375,000 | $203/sq ft | 1 | 3 days |
Who lives in West Hammond?
American Community Survey estimates for West Hammond. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
2,519
Households
797
Median income
$49,795/yr
Median age
34.8 years
Owner-occupied
85.4%
Median home value
$185,800
Median gross rent
$1,221/mo
Mean commute
25.6 min
85.4% of occupied homes in West Hammond 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.
Which cities are near West Hammond, NM?
Ordered by distance from West Hammond, not by size. Compare West Hammond side by side with any of them.
West Hammond housing market FAQ
Is West Hammond a buyer's or seller's market?
West Hammond, NM is currently a strong seller's market. That read comes from 1.0 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 3 days in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in West Hammond?
The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $375,000, about $203 per square foot.
Is West Hammond cheaper than the rest of New Mexico?
West Hammond's median sale price of $375,000 is 5% lower than the New Mexico statewide median of $395,500, and 9% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in West Hammond?
Homes in West Hammond, NM spent a median of 3 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 West Hammond?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $375,000 home is about $2,002 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $85,798 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $49,795.
Are home prices rising in West Hammond?
We do not hold a complete 12-month value series for West Hammond, NM yet, so we are not going to call a direction. The price chart above shows every period we do have.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in West Hammond?
West Hammond 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 West Hammond?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: West Hammond, NM is a strong seller's market with 1.0 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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