Real Estate Investing in Bloomfield, New Mexico (87413)

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San Juan County • Population: 14,966 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 87413 (Bloomfield, NM)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (58/100)

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

📈 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
1 flag
  • Elevated vacancy: 10.7% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $254,515
Avg Monthly Rent $918
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $51,393
% Renters 24.8%

Market Analysis: 87413 Bloomfield

The 87413 ZIP in Bloomfield, NM is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $255K entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

The 87413 ZIP can work — but only with a tight operating hand. Remote landlords and passive investors tend to struggle here more than the underwriting suggests.

Regionally, 87413 sits on the difficult end of the NM spectrum. The a solid fit for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

The 87413 ZIP's population of 14,966 has faced economic pressure over the last decade. That pressure shows up in rent delinquency patterns that shows the need for careful underwriting.

The 87413 ZIP fits a narrow investor profile — hands-on, patient, and willing to accept that the cap rate on paper is not the cap rate in reality.

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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 Bloomfield:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 60/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
11/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 5× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+11.5%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $918/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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WARM MARKET
Farmington, NM Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
8.5%
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 Farmington, NM metro data
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Property Strategy for 87413

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
3.9% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
3BR
+9.0% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$83,051/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $187,128 $1,020 3.9% $93,564
3BR $269,955 $1,420 3.8% +9.0% $89,985
4BR $332,202 $1,530 3.3% +8.2% $83,051

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$267K$244K$220K$197K$173K$150KNov 2009Mar 2018Jul 2026

📊 How Does 87413 Compare?

Metric 87413 Bloomfield Farmington, NM New Mexico
Home Value $254,515 $254,515 N/A $308,799
5-Year CAGR 4.7% 4.7% N/A 7.3%
Avg Rent $918 $918 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.8% 2.8% - -

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.8%
Low
5yr Growth
+4.7%
Moderate

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Farmington, NM metro

0/10
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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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $254,515
Monthly Rent $918
Price-to-Rent 23.1:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.3%
Cap Rate 2.8%
5-Year IRR 7.5%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +11.5% ▲
3-Year CAGR +4.7% ▲
5-Year CAGR +4.7% ▲
10-Year CAGR +3.6% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.8%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.8%). 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
10.7%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+4.7%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 87413

Population: 14,966

💰 Median Household Income
$51,393
This area
$51,393
State
$55,880
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
24.8%
This area
24.8%
State
21.3%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.2%
This area
2.2%
State
-32.0%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
12.8%
This area
12.8%
State
-18.1%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
34.7 years
This area
34.7 years
State
-44.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
10.7%
This area
10.7%
State
29.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 57.3%
Other/Mixed 42.5%
Hispanic/Latino 18.2%
Black/African American 0.2%
👶 Under 18
28.3%
This area
28.3%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
16.7%
This area
16.7%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
18.5%
This area
18.5%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 87413

B+ Avg School Grade
9 Schools
12.0:1 Avg Class Size
$14,169 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

CENTRAL PRIMARY

📚 01 – 03 Elementary
👥
490 Students
👨‍🏫
14.9:1 Class Size
💰
$14,169 Per Student
A Very Good

MESA ALTA JR HIGH

📚 07 – 08 Middle
👥
367 Students
👨‍🏫
14.0:1 Class Size
💰
$14,169 Per Student
A Very Good

NAABA ANI ELEMENTARY

📚 04 – 06 School
👥
400 Students
👨‍🏫
13.3:1 Class Size
💰
$14,169 Per Student
A Very Good

BLANCO ELEMENTARY

📚 01 – 06 School
👥
140 Students
👨‍🏫
10.8:1 Class Size
💰
$14,169 Per Student
B+ Above Average

BLOOMFIELD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

📚 Pre-K – K Elementary
👥
244 Students
👨‍🏫
12.2:1 Class Size
💰
$14,169 Per Student
B+ Above Average

BLOOMFIELD HIGH

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
794 Students
👨‍🏫
17.1:1 Class Size
💰
$14,169 Per Student
B Good
👥
150 Students
👨‍🏫
8.3:1 Class Size
B Good

Hanaa'dli Community School

📚 Grade KG Elementary
👥
4 Students
👨‍🏫
2.0:1 Class Size
C+ Average

CHARLIE Y. BROWN ALT

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
85 Students
👨‍🏫
15.3:1 Class Size
💰
$14,169 Per Student
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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

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  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Bloomfield, NM scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $255K and rents near $918/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

Does house hacking make sense in Bloomfield, NM?

House hacking works a challenging in Bloomfield, NM. Rents of $918/mo against $255K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in Bloomfield, NM?

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

How much does a house cost in Bloomfield, NM?

Homes in Bloomfield, NM typically sell near $255K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which steady long-term demand.

What type of investing works in Bloomfield, NM?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Bloomfield, NM best. The market produces measured results for that approach at the $255K price point.

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