As of November 1, 2026, the median list price in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico (all MLS cities within the county) is $230,000 across 309 active listings. For residential homes (single-family and attached), the median list price is $452,500 at a median of $239 per square foot. 21 new listings hit the market in the last 30 days. With 17 listings under contract (5.5% of inventory), conditions point to a balanced-to-buyer's market.
Rio Arriba County Market Snapshot (county-level data)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Active listings (inventory) | 309 |
| Median list price | $230,000 |
| Average (mean) list price | $637,162 |
| Middle 50% price range (P25–P75) | $75,000 – $480,000 |
| Median price per sqft | $239/sqft |
| Median days on market | 144 days |
| New listings (last 30 days) | 21 |
| Under contract | 17 (5.5%) |
| Median year built | 1985 |
| Median living area | 1,800 sqft |
What Homes Actually Sold For in Rio Arriba County (closed-sale data)
Closed-sale data: detached single-family homes in Rio Arriba County, SFAR MLS. Trailing 12 months through November 1, 2026. Inventory and pending counts in this section use that same snapshot date.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes sold (last 12 months) | 79 |
| Median sale price (12 mo) | $415,000 |
| Median sold $/sqft (12 mo) | $223/sqft |
| Median days on market, sold homes (12 mo) | 64 days |
| Original asking price received (median, 12 mo) | 94.3% of original asking price |
| Sold above / below final asking (12 mo) | 10% sold over asking (while 72% sold under) |
| Final asking price received (median, 12 mo) | 96.5% of final asking price |
| Homes sold (last 90 days) | 19 |
Sales by Price Band (last 12 months)
| Price band | Closed sales |
|---|---|
| Under $400K | 39 sales (49%) |
| $400K–$700K | 34 sales (43%) |
| $700K–$1M | 4 sales (5%) |
| $1M–$2M | 2 sales (3%) |
| Over $2M | 0 sales (0%) |
By Property Type
| Property type | Inventory | Median list price | Median $/sqft | Median DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential (single-family & attached homes) | 100 | $452,500 | $239 | 80 |
| Vacant land & lots | 159 | $76,451 | — | 233 |
| Multi-family | 7 | $150,000 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico?
As of November 1, 2026, the median list price in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico (all MLS cities within the county) is $230,000 across 309 active listings (all property types). For residential homes specifically, the median list price is $452,500.
What is the average price per square foot in Rio Arriba County, NM?
The median price per square foot in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico (all MLS cities within the county) is $239/sqft (mean $299/sqft), based on 100 listings with reported square footage, as of November 1, 2026.
How long do homes take to sell in Rio Arriba County, NM?
Active listings in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico (all MLS cities within the county) show a median of 144 days on market (mean 217 days) as of November 1, 2026. Well-priced homes in high-demand segments move faster than the median.
Is Rio Arriba County a buyer's or seller's market right now?
Current data points to a balanced-to-buyer's market in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico (all MLS cities within the county): only 6% of listed inventory is under contract — buyers have negotiating room (17 of 309 listings under contract as of November 1, 2026).
What price range covers most homes for sale in Rio Arriba County, NM?
The middle 50% of active listings in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico (all MLS cities within the county) are priced between $75,000 and $480,000. Listings range from $4,000 up to $13,500,000, so segment matters — averages alone can mislead.
What do homes actually sell for in Rio Arriba County, NM?
Over the 12 months through November 1, 2026, 79 detached single-family homes closed in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico (all MLS cities within the county) at a median sale price of $415,000 ($223/sqft). Sellers received a median 94.3% of original asking price. Aggregate MLS sold data from SFAR.
How fast are homes selling in Rio Arriba County, NM?
For detached single-family homes that closed in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico (all MLS cities within the county) in the 12 months through November 1, 2026, median recorded days on market was 64.
Data source & methodology: Active-listing statistics computed from Santa Fe Association of REALTORS® (SFAR) and Southwest MLS (SWMLS) data as displayed via IDX on buysellnewmexico.com, snapshot date November 1, 2026. Geographic bin: Rio Arriba County, New Mexico (all MLS cities within the county) (bin type: county). Closed-sale statistics computed from board-direct SFAR MLS sold records for detached single-family homes (as of 2026-11-01), de-duplicated across boards for dual-listed properties. New Mexico is a non-disclosure state: only aggregate sold statistics (medians, counts, ratios) are published — never individual sale prices. Median values are used in preference to averages to limit distortion from luxury-segment outliers. Metrics with insufficient reporting samples are omitted rather than estimated. Prepared by Matthew Scarborough — Scarborough Realty Group, Keller Williams Santa Fe.