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La Bajada, New Mexico houses and real estate market data.
Houses in La Bajada, NM (Santa Fe County) — Census median home value $1,031,300, county listing prices up about 6.0% over the past year. Market data for La Bajada houses and the broader area.
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La Bajada, NM is in Santa Fe County, New Mexico — this guide covers houses in La Bajada and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 15, with a median household income of $-666,666,666. Census data puts La Bajada houses at a median value of $1,031,300 (all owner-occupied homes); Santa Fe County's current median listing price runs $844,725, up about 6.0% over the past year.
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Market overview
La Bajada housing market
La Bajada is in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in La Bajada and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$1,031,300
Population (Census ACS)
15
County price trend (2025)
0.79% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
La Bajada market snapshot
Population
15
County
Santa Fe County
Median Household Income
$-666,666,666
Median Home Value (city)
$1,031,300
Median Listing Price (Santa Fe County)
$844,725
Median Gross Rent
$-666,666,666/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+6.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts La Bajada's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,031,300. Separately, Santa Fe County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $844,725. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Santa Fe County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.79% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
La Bajada has an estimated population of 15 and a median household income of $-666,666,666, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
La Bajada's Census-reported median home value works out to about -0.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 1200% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Peña Blanca (~5.1 mi), Cochiti (~7.0 mi), Santo Domingo Pueblo (~7.4 mi), Cochiti Lake (~8.4 mi), San Felipe Pueblo (~12.6 mi), White Rock (~17.5 mi), Algodones (~18.9 mi), Placitas (~19.7 mi), Santa Ana Pueblo (~20.8 mi), La Madera (~22.8 mi), Los Alamos (~23.5 mi), Ponderosa (~24.1 mi), Bernalillo (~24.3 mi), Zia Pueblo (~26.7 mi), Jemez Pueblo (~27.7 mi), Pueblo of Sandia Village (~27.9 mi).
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Census & home facts
La Bajada data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
15
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$1,031,300
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.79%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$844,725
Census place type
CDP
County
Santa Fe County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
0.17 sq mi
Census GEOID
3536555
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in La Bajada
Schools
SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS — 30 schools, 11,769 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Santa Fe addresses may be served by SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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La Bajada FAQ
What are houses worth in La Bajada, NM?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in La Bajada at $1,031,300. Santa Fe County's current median listing price runs $844,725, up about 6.0% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in La Bajada, NM?
For owner-occupied houses in La Bajada, Census ACS data shows a median value of $1,031,300. Active listing prices in Santa Fe County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in La Bajada, NM?
La Bajada houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Santa Fe County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of La Bajada, NM?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts La Bajada's population at approximately 15.
What's the median rent in La Bajada, NM?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in La Bajada at approximately $-666,666,666 per month.
What is the median household income in La Bajada, NM?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in La Bajada at approximately $-666,666,666.
Is the La Bajada housing market growing?
Santa Fe County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.79% annual change in 2025.
Is La Bajada, NM affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts La Bajada's median home value at about -0.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 1200% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves La Bajada, NM?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS for many La Bajada addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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