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Hobbs, NM metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 2026

Seller's

What is Hobbs, NM metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
+2.022
Inventory Health25%
+19.589
Affordability20%
78
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
91

Where is Hobbs, NM metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Hobbs, NM metro area is classified as Matureholding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Hobbs, NM metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$280K▲ +2.9%
Median Days on Market14 days-51.7%
Months of Supply1.4-22.2%
Homes for Sale54-29.9%
Homes Sold40-9.1%
Median Price / Sq Ft$153-0.8%
Sale-to-List Ratio79.8%

How has Hobbs, NM metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 66
4-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hobbs, NM metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of May 2026, Hobbs, NM metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 66 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Hobbs, NM metro area?

The median sale price in Hobbs, NM metro area is $280K, having risen 2.9% over the past year.

How affordable is Hobbs, NM metro area?

Hobbs, NM metro area scores 78 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Hobbs, NM metro area's Alpha Score?

Hobbs, NM metro area's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (91/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (22/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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