Lea County, NM Housing Market Brief
county · NM · as of May 2026
What is Lea County, NM’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Lea County, NM in its market cycle?
Lea County, NM is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Lea County, NM housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $280K | ▲ +2.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 14 days | ▼ -51.7% |
| Months of Supply | 1.4 | ▼ -22.2% |
| Homes for Sale | 54 | ▼ -29.9% |
| Homes Sold | 40 | ▼ -9.1% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $153 | ▼ -0.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 79.8% | — |
How has Lea County, NM’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lea County, NM a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Lea County, NM is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 62 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Lea County, NM?
The median sale price in Lea County, NM is $280K, having risen 2.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Lea County, NM?
Lea County, NM scores 63 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Lea County, NM's Alpha Score?
Lea County, NM's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (83/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (36/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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