Chaves County, NM Housing Market Brief
county · NM · as of August 2026
What is Chaves 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 Chaves County, NM in its market cycle?
Chaves 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.
Chaves County, NM housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $257K | ▲ +8.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 43 days | ▲ +4.9% |
| Months of Supply | 3.5 | ▲ +20.7% |
| Homes for Sale | 163 | ▲ +3.8% |
| Homes Sold | 48 | ▼ -14.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $149 | ▲ +12.8% |
How has Chaves County, NM’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chaves County, NM a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Chaves County, NM is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 44 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Chaves County, NM?
The median sale price in Chaves County, NM is $257K, having risen 8.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Chaves County, NM?
Chaves County, NM scores 32 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Chaves County, NM's Alpha Score?
Chaves County, NM's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (72/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (19/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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