Ruidoso, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Lincoln County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
7,701
Population
477/sq mi density
$50,259
Median Income
$32,998 per capita
$229,100
Home Value
$320,278 Zillow
$924
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,259 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$229,100 home value, $924/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$229,100
19% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$924/mo
21% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.6%
6% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
8,341
Median year built: 1981
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$229,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$320,278
Redfin Median Sale
$359,000
Median Sale Price
$359,000
Median List Price
$399,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.6%
Owner-Occupied
30.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$828/mo
1 Bedroom
$927/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,129/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,496/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,758/mo
Census median rent:
$924/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$359,000
Median Days on Market
108 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
7
Price Drops
17.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$216
Active Inventory
211
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
0% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
69.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $229,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $320,278 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $359,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $359,000 |
| Median List Price | $399,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $216 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $924 |
| FMR Studio | $828 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $927 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,129 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,496 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,758 |
Market
| Days on Market | 108 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 17.5% |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Active Inventory | 211 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $216 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 69.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 8,341 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 31.0% |