Real Estate Investing in Edgewood, New Mexico (87015)

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Santa Fe County • Population: 14,476 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 87015 (Edgewood, NM)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (67/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $387,299
Avg Monthly Rent $2,200
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $71,616
% Renters 8.7%

Market Analysis: 87015 Edgewood

ZIP 87015 inside Santa Fe County looks affordable on the surface — median value of $387K — but the discount exists for reasons that a careful buyer should understand before committing.

Distressed markets are won on execution, not on spreadsheets. ZIP 87015 comes in at the profile where tenant screening, deferred maintenance, and local relationships determine the outcome.

Regionally, 87015 sits on the difficult end of the NM spectrum. The a solid fit for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

Turning to rents, 14,476 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

Experienced landlords with local relationships tend to find 87015 workable. Turnkey investors from out of state usually find the numbers do not hold up in practice.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Edgewood:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 62/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
11/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.4× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+5.2%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $2,200/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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BALANCED MARKET
Santa Fe, NM Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
58 days
Average time to sell
Average
8.3%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Santa Fe, NM metro data
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Property Strategy for 87015

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
4.0% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
3BR
+6.4% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$116,726/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $272,141 $1,520 4.0% +6.4% $136,070
3BR $379,909 $1,990 3.8% +6.4% $126,636
4BR $466,904 $2,190 3.4% +6.0% $116,726

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$404K$355K$307K$258K$210K$161KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

No data available

📊 How Does 87015 Compare?

Metric 87015 Edgewood Santa Fe, NM New Mexico
Home Value $387,299 $387,299 N/A $308,799
5-Year CAGR 4.3% 4.3% N/A 7.3%
Avg Rent $2,200 $2,200 N/A -
Cap Rate 4.4% 4.4% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.4%
Fair
5yr Growth
+4.3%
Moderate

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Santa Fe, NM metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
67%
Days Pending
1/2
58 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $387,299
Monthly Rent $2,200
Price-to-Rent 14.7:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 6.8%
Cap Rate 4.4%
5-Year IRR 8.7%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +5.2% ▲
3-Year CAGR +2.7% ▲
5-Year CAGR +4.3% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.7% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.4%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.4%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
7.3%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+4.3%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 87015

Population: 14,476

💰 Median Household Income
$71,616
This area
$71,616
State
$55,880
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
8.7%
This area
8.7%
State
21.3%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.7%
This area
2.7%
State
-32.0%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
31.1%
This area
31.1%
State
-18.1%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
50.0 years
This area
50.0 years
State
-44.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
7.3%
This area
7.3%
State
29.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 76.4%
Other/Mixed 23.1%
Hispanic/Latino 19.1%
Black/African American 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
👶 Under 18
18.5%
This area
18.5%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
21.9%
This area
21.9%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
4.5%
This area
4.5%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 87015

B Avg School Grade
3 Schools
14.6:1 Avg Class Size
$11,950 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

SOUTH MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY

📚 K – 05 Elementary
👥
309 Students
👨‍🏫
13.0:1 Class Size
💰
$14,669 Per Student
B Good

ESTANCIA VALLEY CLASSICAL ACADEMY

📚 K – 12 K-12 Charter
👥
603 Students
👨‍🏫
14.9:1 Class Size
💰
$9,231 Per Student
C+ Average

PECOS CYBER ACADEMY

📚 K – 12 K-12 Charter
👥
1,431 Students
👨‍🏫
15.9:1 Class Size
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  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should investors worry about vacancy in Edgewood, NM?

Edgewood, NM sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader NM rental market.

Does house hacking work in Edgewood, NM?

House hacking works a challenging in Edgewood, NM. Rents of $2,200/mo against $387K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

Where do rents currently stand in Edgewood, NM?

Investors in Edgewood, NM typically see rents near $2,200/mo per month against $387K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

Which investment style suits Edgewood, NM?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Edgewood, NM best. The market produces measured results for that approach at the $387K price point.

Is real estate in Edgewood, NM a good investment right now?

Edgewood, NM scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $387K and rents near $2,200/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

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