As of September 3, 2026, the median list price in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico (all MLS cities within the county) is $210,000 across 313 active listings. For residential homes (single-family and attached), the median list price is $430,000 at a median of $239 per square foot. 29 new listings hit the market in the last 30 days. With 28 listings under contract (8.9% of inventory), conditions point to a balanced-to-buyer's market.
Rio Arriba County Market Snapshot (county-level data)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Active listings (inventory) | 313 |
| Median list price | $210,000 |
| Average (mean) list price | $582,678 |
| Middle 50% price range (P25–P75) | $75,000 – $469,000 |
| Median price per sqft | $239/sqft |
| Median days on market | 121 days |
| New listings (last 30 days) | 29 |
| Under contract | 28 (8.9%) |
| Median year built | 1984 |
| Median living area | 1,779 sqft |
What Homes Actually Sold For in Rio Arriba County (closed-sale data)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes sold (last 12 months) | 91 |
| Median sale price (12 mo) | $385,000 |
| Median sold $/sqft (12 mo) | $209/sqft |
| Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo) | 96.2% |
| Median days on market, sold homes (12 mo) | 56 days |
| Homes sold (last 90 days) | 20 |
| Median sale price (90 days) | $427,500 |
| Months of inventory (true absorption) | 9.6 months |
Sales by Price Band (last 12 months)
| Price band | Closed sales |
|---|---|
| Under $400K | 50 sales (55%) |
| $400K–$700K | 39 sales (43%) |
| $700K–$1M | 2 sales (2%) |
| $1M–$2M | 0 sales (0%) |
| Over $2M | 0 sales (0%) |
By Property Type
| Property type | Inventory | Median list price | Median $/sqft | Median DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential (single-family & attached homes) | 97 | $430,000 | $239 | 80 |
| Vacant land & lots | 167 | $82,000 | — | 312 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico?
As of September 3, 2026, the median list price in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico (all MLS cities within the county) is $210,000 across 313 active listings (all property types). For residential homes specifically, the median list price is $430,000.
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 $281/sqft), based on 97 listings with reported square footage, as of September 3, 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 121 days on market (mean 205 days) as of September 3, 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 9% of listed inventory is under contract — buyers have negotiating room (28 of 313 listings under contract as of September 3, 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 $469,000. Listings range from $4,000 up to $12,000,000, so segment matters — averages alone can mislead.
What do homes actually sell for in Rio Arriba County, NM?
Over the last 12 months, 91 homes closed in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico (all MLS cities within the county) at a median sale price of $385,000 ($209/sqft). Sellers received a median 96.2% of their final list price. Data through September 3, 2026; aggregate MLS sold data from the SFAR and SWMLS boards.
How fast are homes selling in Rio Arriba County, NM?
Homes that closed in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico (all MLS cities within the county) over the last 12 months went under contract in a median of 56 days on market. At 9.6 months of inventory, buyers have leverage — supply exceeds the classic 6-month balance point.
Data source & methodology: Active-listing statistics computed from Santa Fe Association of REALTORS® (SFAR) MLS data as displayed via IDX on buysellnewmexico.com, snapshot date September 3, 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 (as of 2026-08-17), 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.