Real Estate Investing in Clayton, New Mexico

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,143 • Union County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (68/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (57/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 25.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • 1-year downturn: Values declined 6.5% in the last year.
  • Elevated poverty: 21.0% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.7% 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 $108,813
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Clayton Real Estate

Across Clayton's 1 ZIPs, the picture is lackluster: $109K median values, $873/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

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

Transaction volume in Clayton has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Turning to rents, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Population dynamics in Clayton haven't been supportive. less favorable for combined with thin income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$108,813
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NM)

ZIP Codes in Clayton, NM

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Frequently Asked Questions About Clayton, NM

How expensive is real estate in Clayton, NM?

Homes in Clayton, NM typically sell near $109K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which stable long-term demand.

Where do rents currently stand in Clayton, NM?

Rent in Clayton, NM is around $873/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $109K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

What approach is best for Clayton, NM real estate?

For Clayton, NM, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

How landlord-friendly is Clayton, NM?

NM law landlord-friendly for landlords, and Clayton inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

Does house hacking work in Clayton, NM?

For house hackers, Clayton, NM is a challenging. The $873/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $109K property.

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