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Market MapNew MexicoRio Arriba

Rio Arriba County

New MexicoPopulation: 40,285
60
/100
Buy
#374 of 1,000 counties
#9 in New Mexico (30 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated July 20, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$349,048
Median Home Price
52% above national median
$21,090/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
6.04%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
60/100
60
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
70/100

Based on 2.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
55/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
40,285
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
McKinleyNM
62$221,821Est. pending—BuyView
Los AlamosNM
61$572,666Est. pending—BuyView
CurrentRio ArribaNM
60$349,048Est. pending—Buy
San JuanNM
60$259,732$1,4156.54%BuyView
SocorroNM
59$192,344Est. pending—HoldView
SandovalNM
57$366,487$1,9176.28%HoldView

The Bottom Line

BuyRio Arriba offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Rio Arriba County in New Mexico scores 60/100, ranking #374 of 1,000 US counties (top 48%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Rio Arriba with stronger cash flow

  • San Juan County for cash-flow rentals
  • Sandoval County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Rio Arriba

  • Socorro County, lower entry price
  • McKinley County, lower entry price
  • San Juan County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Rio Arriba vs San Juan for rentals
  • Rio Arriba vs Los Alamos for rentals
  • Rio Arriba vs Socorro for rentals
All counties in New Mexico →

Rent vs buy in New Mexico cities

Rent vs buy in Albuquerque, NMMedian $339,865 · rent $1,478/moRent vs buy in Las Cruces, NMMedian $285,598 · rent $1,459/moRent vs buy in Rio Rancho, NMMedian $366,487 · rent $1,917/moRent vs buy in Santa Fe, NMMedian $543,970 · rent $2,000/moRent vs buy in Farmington, NMMedian $259,732 · rent $1,415/moAll New Mexico citiesFull rent-vs-buy directory for the state

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