Real Estate Investing in San Rafael, New Mexico

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 393 • Cibola

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (36/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 For Investors
POOR
0.0 / 5 (0/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 21.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.0% CAGR).

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🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.95% as of Sep 17 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
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Investing in San Rafael Real Estate

San Rafael in New Mexico is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

A rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. San Rafael is in that category.

Transaction volume in San Rafael has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Looking more closely, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

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

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ZIP Codes in San Rafael, NM

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Frequently Asked Questions About San Rafael, NM

Is housing expensive in San Rafael, NM?

Expect median prices around in San Rafael, NM. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been consistent.

How qualified is the tenant pool in San Rafael, NM?

San Rafael, NM draws a reliable base of working renters. Demand at the rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

What is it like being a landlord in San Rafael, NM?

The landlord environment in San Rafael, NM is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

Is San Rafael, NM a good market for FHA house hackers?

House hacking in San Rafael, NM is a challenging. With home values around and rents at, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

How quickly do rentals get leased in San Rafael, NM?

Vacancy in San Rafael, NM is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at.

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