Real Estate Investing in Aztec, New Mexico

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 16,649 • San Juan County

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Should you buy in Aztec, NM? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (45/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 12.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.7% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $292,767
Avg Monthly Rent $1,246
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Aztec Real Estate

Aztec in New Mexico is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 2 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Aztec is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. unambiguously out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Transaction volume in Aztec has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Put differently, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Population dynamics in Aztec haven't been supportive. better suited elsewhere for combined with lackluster income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Farmington, NM

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Avg Home Value
$292,767
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,246
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NM)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Farmington, NM metro

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Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
45%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Farmington, NM metro
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Days to pending
8.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
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ZIP Codes in Aztec, NM

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aztec, NM

Should investors consider Aztec, NM?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Aztec, NM reflects its $293K prices and $1,246/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within NM.

Does Aztec, NM favor landlords or tenants?

Aztec, NM operates under NM law, which is landlord-friendly overall for landlords. Expect steady treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

Are rents high in Aztec, NM?

Rents in Aztec, NM run near $1,246/mo. Compared with median home prices of $293K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Aztec, NM?

Rental vacancy in Aztec, NM is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

What investment strategy works best in Aztec, NM?

In Aztec, NM the notable play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $293K prices and $1,246/mo rents suits that approach.

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