The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 88026 sells for about $98,682, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 88026 — Santa Clara
The housing market in 88026 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Market activity is driven by local demand and limited supply, with no significant new development projects reported. Figures for specific metrics like price cuts and sale-to-list ratios are based on regional trends as ZIP-specific data is limited.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees, outdoor enthusiasts, and budget-conscious buyers seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle near the Gila National Forest.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.8% · poverty 14.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 88026, Grant County NM
Crime rates in this area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Local schools are part of the Cobre Consolidated School District, which generally receives moderate performance ratings.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk and requires standard property insurance coverage for high-desert environments.
Economic momentum is tied to regional mining and public sector employment in Grant County, with limited new residential development.
Property taxes are assessed by the Grant County Assessor based on state-mandated valuation formulas, with exemptions available for head-of-household and veterans.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with most residents driving to nearby Silver City or Santa Clara for employment and services.
Residents have access to outdoor activities in the Gila National Forest, local community parks, and regional hiking trails.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and stable demand, with few short-term rental listings.
The local economy is anchored by mining operations, healthcare, and government services in the broader Grant County area.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving this rural ZIP.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Grant County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing a mass appraisal system for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Cobre Consolidated School District taxes and standard county-level levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by wildfire risk factors common to the New Mexico high desert.
New Mexico has seen modest net domestic migration gains, primarily driven by retirees and remote workers.
New Mexico is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Silver City Museum4.67.3 mi
- Gough Park4.57.1 mi
- Penny Park4.67.2 mi
- Silver Bowling Center4.26 mi
- The Big Ditch4.47.1 mi
- Whiskey Creek Zócalo4.72.6 mi
- Silver City Museum4.67.3 mi
- The Big Ditch4.47.1 mi
- Gough Park4.57.1 mi
- Dragonfly Trail Petroglyphs4.72.1 mi
- Penny Park4.67.2 mi
- Boston Hill Open Space4.77.9 mi
- Silver City Dog Park4.37.4 mi
- Albertsons4.35.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive hiking, camping, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Local area for picnicking and nature observation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.