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Raton, New Mexico houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Raton, NM (Colfax County) — Census median home value $148,200, county listing prices down about 1.4% over the past year. Market data for Raton houses and the broader area.
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Raton, NM is in Colfax County, New Mexico — this guide covers houses in Raton and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 6,013, with a median household income of $52,007. Census data puts the median value of houses in Raton at $148,200.
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Market overview
Raton housing market
Raton is in Colfax County, New Mexico. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Raton and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$148,200
Population (Census ACS)
6,013
Median household income
$52,007
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Raton market snapshot
Population
6,013
County
Colfax County
Median Household Income
$52,007
Median Home Value (city)
$148,200
Median Gross Rent
$734/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-1.4%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Raton's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $148,200.
County Price Trend
Colfax County's FHFA house price index shows a -1.43% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Raton has an estimated population of 6,013 and a median household income of $52,007, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Raton's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 17% 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: Colfax County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Raton.
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Nearby communities include Maxwell, Cimarron, Springer, Ute Park, Eagle Nest, Angel Fire.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Capulin (~26.0 mi), Folsom (~29.0 mi), Des Moines (~34.6 mi), Grenville (~50.0 mi), Red River (~55.5 mi), Taos Ski Valley (~58.9 mi), Costilla (~60.9 mi), Wagon Mound (~62.6 mi), Questa (~65.3 mi), Roy (~66.3 mi), Arroyo Seco (~68.3 mi), San Cristobal (~68.7 mi), Taos Pueblo (~68.7 mi), Taos (~72.0 mi), Arroyo Hondo (~72.1 mi), Ranchos de Taos (~73.9 mi).
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Census & home facts
Raton data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
6,013
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$148,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$52,007
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$734
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-1.43%
Census place type
city
County
Colfax County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
7.96 sq mi
Census GEOID
3562060
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 Raton
Schools
RATON PUBLIC SCHOOLS — 3 schools, 844 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Colfax addresses may be served by RATON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Raton FAQ
What are houses worth in Raton, NM?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Raton at $148,200.
How much do houses cost in Raton, NM?
For owner-occupied houses in Raton, Census ACS data shows a median value of $148,200. Active listing prices in Colfax County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Raton, NM?
Raton houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Colfax 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 Raton, NM?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Raton's population at approximately 6,013.
What's the median rent in Raton, NM?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Raton at approximately $734 per month.
What is the median household income in Raton, NM?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Raton at approximately $52,007.
Is the Raton housing market growing?
Colfax County's FHFA house price index shows a -1.43% annual change in 2025.
Is Raton, NM affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Raton's median home value at about 2.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 17% 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 Raton, NM?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest RATON PUBLIC SCHOOLS for many Raton addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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