Real Estate Investing in Curry County, New Mexico

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 45,157

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (68/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (57/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 12.2% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.9% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $163,611
Avg Monthly Rent $1,272
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Curry County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in New Mexico: Curry has 1 cities, 1 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

Across Curry's 1 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs subdued: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

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

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$163,611
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,272
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (NM)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Clovis, NM metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
56%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Curry County

1 College 2,328 Students 1,308 Off-Campus Renters
C
Clovis Community College
2-Year Public Β· 2,328 students
πŸ“ ~1,308 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 1,308 students living off-campus, Curry County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Curry County

ZIP Codes in Curry County, NM

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Frequently Asked Questions About Curry County

What are home prices like in, NM?

The median home value in, NM is roughly $164K. That puts it reasonable relative to the NM statewide average.

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in, NM?

Occupancy in, NM runs predictable with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $1,272/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

Does, NM favor landlords or tenants?

, NM operates under NM law, which is tenant-protective overall for landlords. Expect even-keeled treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

How does, NM stack up against NM overall?

Compared with NM overall, is broadly in line with on price and yield. $164K homes against $1,272/mo rents drive the comparison.

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