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Los Chaves, New Mexico houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Los Chaves, NM (Valencia County) — Census median home value $240,500, county listing prices up about 4.6% over the past year. Market data for Los Chaves houses and the broader area.
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Los Chaves, NM is in Valencia County, New Mexico — this guide covers houses in Los Chaves and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,641, with a median household income of $81,320. Census data puts Los Chaves houses at a median value of $240,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Valencia County's current median listing price runs $374,950, up about 4.6% over the past year.
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Market overview
Los Chaves housing market
Los Chaves is in Valencia County, New Mexico. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Los Chaves and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$240,500
Population (Census ACS)
4,641
Median household income
$81,320
County price trend (2025)
4.78% 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
Los Chaves market snapshot
Population
4,641
County
Valencia County
Median Household Income
$81,320
Median Home Value (city)
$240,500
Median Listing Price (Valencia County)
$374,950
Median Gross Rent
$860/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+4.6%
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What makes Los Chaves different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Los Chaves's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $240,500. Separately, Valencia County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $374,950. 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
Valencia County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.78% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Los Chaves has an estimated population of 4,641 and a median household income of $81,320, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Los Chaves's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 13% 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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County guide: Valencia County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Los Chaves.
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Nearby communities include Tome, Adelino, Belen, Sausal, Los Lunas, El Cerro, Las Maravillas, Monterey Park, Valencia, Rio Communities, El Cerro Mission, Peralta, Jarales, Pueblitos, Bosque Farms, Chical.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Isleta (~12.3 mi), Veguita (~15.1 mi), Pajarito Mesa (~16.9 mi), Las Nutrias (~18.2 mi), Abeytas (~18.8 mi), South Valley (~19.5 mi), Manzano (~23.2 mi), Kirtland AFB (~24.5 mi), Torreon (~26.1 mi), Tajique (~26.2 mi), Albuquerque (~26.5 mi), La Joya (~27.3 mi), Punta de Agua (~28.2 mi), Carnuel (~28.4 mi), Ponderosa Pine (~29.0 mi), Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (~30.3 mi).
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Census & home facts
Los Chaves data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,641
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$240,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$81,320
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$860
County FHFA annual change (2025)
4.78%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$374,950
Census place type
CDP
County
Valencia County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
11.44 sq mi
Census GEOID
3542740
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 Los Chaves
Schools
LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS — 16 schools, 8,234 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Valencia addresses may be served by LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Los Chaves FAQ
What are houses worth in Los Chaves, NM?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Los Chaves at $240,500. Valencia County's current median listing price runs $374,950, up about 4.6% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Los Chaves, NM?
For owner-occupied houses in Los Chaves, Census ACS data shows a median value of $240,500. Active listing prices in Valencia County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Los Chaves, NM?
Los Chaves houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Valencia 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 Los Chaves, NM?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Los Chaves's population at approximately 4,641.
What's the median rent in Los Chaves, NM?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Los Chaves at approximately $860 per month.
What is the median household income in Los Chaves, NM?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Los Chaves at approximately $81,320.
Is the Los Chaves housing market growing?
Valencia County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.78% annual change in 2025.
Is Los Chaves, NM affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Los Chaves's median home value at about 3.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 13% 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 Los Chaves, NM?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS for many Los Chaves addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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