{"id":565588,"date":"2023-03-18T22:05:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-18T19:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/livability-five-charming-and-affordable-towns-in-new-mexico\/"},"modified":"2023-03-18T22:05:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-18T19:05:00","slug":"livability-five-charming-and-affordable-towns-in-new-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/livability-five-charming-and-affordable-towns-in-new-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"#Livability: Five charming and affordable towns in New Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af68f7a62269\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af68f7a62269\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/livability-five-charming-and-affordable-towns-in-new-mexico\/#%E2%80%9CLivability_Five_charming_and_affordable_towns_in_New_Mexico%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Livability: Five charming and affordable towns in New Mexico&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/livability-five-charming-and-affordable-towns-in-new-mexico\/#Clear_mountain_air_outdoor_recreation_gorgeous_scenery_Check_out_these_enchanting_New_Mexico_towns\" >Clear mountain air, outdoor recreation, gorgeous scenery? Check out these enchanting New Mexico towns.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/livability-five-charming-and-affordable-towns-in-new-mexico\/#1_Tucumcari\" >1. Tucumcari<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/livability-five-charming-and-affordable-towns-in-new-mexico\/#2_Chama\" >2. Chama<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/livability-five-charming-and-affordable-towns-in-new-mexico\/#Chama_NM\" >Chama, N.M.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/livability-five-charming-and-affordable-towns-in-new-mexico\/#3_Silver_City\" >3. Silver City<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/livability-five-charming-and-affordable-towns-in-new-mexico\/#Silver_City_NM\" >Silver City, N.M.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/livability-five-charming-and-affordable-towns-in-new-mexico\/#4_Artesia\" >4. Artesia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/livability-five-charming-and-affordable-towns-in-new-mexico\/#Artesia_NM\" >Artesia, N.M.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/livability-five-charming-and-affordable-towns-in-new-mexico\/#5_Bloomfield\" >5. Bloomfield<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/livability-five-charming-and-affordable-towns-in-new-mexico\/#The_BistiDe-Na-Zin_Wilderness_outside_Bloomfield_NM\" >The Bisti\/De-Na-Zin Wilderness outside Bloomfield, N.M.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/livability-five-charming-and-affordable-towns-in-new-mexico\/#Livability_editors\" >Livability editors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CLivability_Five_charming_and_affordable_towns_in_New_Mexico%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Livability: Five charming and affordable towns in New Mexico&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2 class=\"article__subhead\" itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clear_mountain_air_outdoor_recreation_gorgeous_scenery_Check_out_these_enchanting_New_Mexico_towns\"><\/span>\n  Clear mountain air, outdoor recreation, gorgeous scenery? Check out these enchanting New Mexico towns.<br \/>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"column column--full article__content\">\n<div class=\"article__side\">\n<div class=\"container--sticky not-active\">\n<div id=\"cx-next\" data-nosnippet>\n              <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"js-article__body\" class=\"article__body article-wrap at16-col16 barrons-article-wrap crawler\" itemprop=\"articleBody\" data-sbid=\"WP-MKTW-0001774704\" role=\"document\">\n<div class=\"barrons-article-ad-wrapper\">\n<div data-track=\"barrons-article-ad-wrap\" class=\"barrons-article-ad sticky_item\">\n<div class=\"barrons-main-article-ad-target sticky_target body_ad\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-layout=\"\n                inline\" data-layout-mobile=\"\" class=\"\n          media-object\n          type-InsetArticleReader\n              \n              inline\n  article__inset\n          article__inset--type-InsetArticleReader\n              article__inset--inline\n  \"><\/p>\n<div class=\"media-object-article-reader\">\n<div class=\"audioplayer\" data-sbid=\"WP-MKTW-0001774704\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Listen to Article\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"articlereader\" data-show-title=\"false\" data-theme=\"wsj-article-reader\" data-show-header=\"false\" data-show-subscribe=\"false\" data-ads-enabled=\"true\" data-save-publication=\"false\">\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>       Looking to make your move to\u00a0New Mexico? These five cities are just waiting to be explored.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Tucumcari\"><\/span><strong>1. Tucumcari<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<p> In the northeast portion of the state is\u00a0Tucumcari, home to Mesalands Community College, which features a dinosaur museum.\u00a0Tucumcari has more than 1,200 hotel rooms because it is a long-time popular stop for <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a>ers along Route 66.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"paywall\">\n<p>The city\u2019s downtown is highlighted by more than 50 murals painted on district buildings. In addition, Tucumcari has quite a few popular independent restaurants, including Kix on 66, Watson\u2019s BBQ and Del\u2019s Restaurant.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>n home value here is a comfortable $75,377<em> (Zillow, January 2023).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Plus<\/strong>: Six towns worth visiting for their historic downtowns<\/p>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Chama\"><\/span><strong>2. Chama<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<div data-layout=\"inline\n                \" data-layout-mobile=\"\" class=\"\n          media-object\n          type-InsetMediaIllustration\n            inline\n  article__inset\n          article__inset--type-InsetMediaIllustration\n            article__inset--inline\n  \"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"\n        media-object-image\n        enlarge-image\n        img-inline\n        article__inset__image\n      \" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:53.85714285714286%;\" data-subtype=\"photo\" class=\"image-container  responsive-media article__inset__image__image\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740658?width=540&amp;size=1.855072463768116 540w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740658?width=620&amp;size=1.855072463768116 620w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740658?width=639&amp;size=1.855072463768116 639w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740658?width=700&amp;size=1.855072463768116 700w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740658?width=700&amp;size=1.855072463768116&amp;pixel_ratio=1.5 1050w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740658?width=700&amp;size=1.855072463768116&amp;pixel_ratio=2 1400w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740658?width=700&amp;size=1.855072463768116&amp;pixel_ratio=3 2100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, (max-width: 979px) 620px, (max-width: 1299px) 540px, 700px\" src=\"https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740658?width=700&amp;height=377\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"wsj-article-caption article__inset__image__caption\" itemprop=\"caption\">\n<h4 class=\"wsj-article-caption-content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chama_NM\"><\/span>Chama, N.M.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>      <span class=\"wsj-article-credit article__inset__image__caption__credit\" itemprop=\"creator\"><br \/>\n            New Mexico Tourism Department<br \/>\n          <\/span><br \/>\n  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>This village in the north-central part of the state is along the Rocky Mountains, about seven miles south of the New Mexico-Colorado border.\u00a0The historic Cumbres &amp; Toltec Scenic Railroad offers train rides from Memorial Day weekend to mid-October, showcasing rugged mountain views around\u00a0Chama.<\/p>\n<p>Chama welcomes visitors, especially in the winter months, thanks to multiple opportunities to enjoy cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. During your visit, stay at one of the many bed-and-breakfasts available. Other outdoor recreation options include fishing local trout streams and lakes and hiking and mountain biking along many trails \u2014 including the Continental Divide Trail.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The median home value in Chama was $292,435 (<em>Zillow, January 2023).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>You might like:<\/strong> If you\u2019re thinking of moving to the country, be aware of these hidden costs<\/p>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Silver_City\"><\/span><strong>3. Silver City<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<div data-layout=\"inline\n                \" data-layout-mobile=\"\" class=\"\n          media-object\n          type-InsetMediaIllustration\n            inline\n  article__inset\n          article__inset--type-InsetMediaIllustration\n            article__inset--inline\n  \"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"\n        media-object-image\n        enlarge-image\n        img-inline\n        article__inset__image\n      \" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:66.57142857142857%;\" data-subtype=\"photo\" class=\"image-container  responsive-media article__inset__image__image\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740660?width=540&amp;size=1.5005861664712778 540w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740660?width=620&amp;size=1.5005861664712778 620w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740660?width=639&amp;size=1.5005861664712778 639w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740660?width=700&amp;size=1.5005861664712778 700w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740660?width=700&amp;size=1.5005861664712778&amp;pixel_ratio=1.5 1050w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740660?width=700&amp;size=1.5005861664712778&amp;pixel_ratio=2 1400w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740660?width=700&amp;size=1.5005861664712778&amp;pixel_ratio=3 2100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, (max-width: 979px) 620px, (max-width: 1299px) 540px, 700px\" src=\"https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740660?width=700&amp;height=466\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"wsj-article-caption article__inset__image__caption\" itemprop=\"caption\">\n<h4 class=\"wsj-article-caption-content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Silver_City_NM\"><\/span>Silver City, N.M.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>      <span class=\"wsj-article-credit article__inset__image__caption__credit\" itemprop=\"creator\"><br \/>\n            Getty Images<br \/>\n          <\/span><br \/>\n  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Officially classified as a town,\u00a0Silver City\u00a0is in southwest New Mexico and has a population nearing 10,000 residents. Several large festivals are hosted in Silver City, including Chicano Music Festival, Red Hot Children\u2019s Fiesta and Red Paint Powwow.<\/p>\n<div id=\"cx-membership-tile\"><\/div>\n<p>The climate here includes clear mountain air, low humidity and four distinct seasons. Silver City is nestled against the 3.3 million-acre Gila National Forest and several area lakes. In addition, Silver City is home to\u00a0Western New Mexico University, and many musicians and artists reside in the downtown district, which features about 30 galleries and art studios, along with buildings graced by beautiful murals.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The median home value is around $216,575<em> (Zillow, January 2023).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>See: <\/strong>14 of the best and most affordable places to live on the West Coast<\/p>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Artesia\"><\/span><strong>4. Artesia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<div data-layout=\"inline\n                \" data-layout-mobile=\"\" class=\"\n          media-object\n          type-InsetMediaIllustration\n            inline\n  article__inset\n          article__inset--type-InsetMediaIllustration\n            article__inset--inline\n  \"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"\n        media-object-image\n        enlarge-image\n        img-inline\n        article__inset__image\n      \" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:70.28571428571428%;\" data-subtype=\"photo\" class=\"image-container  responsive-media article__inset__image__image\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740657?width=540&amp;size=1.4238042269187987 540w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740657?width=620&amp;size=1.4238042269187987 620w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740657?width=639&amp;size=1.4238042269187987 639w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740657?width=700&amp;size=1.4238042269187987 700w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740657?width=700&amp;size=1.4238042269187987&amp;pixel_ratio=1.5 1050w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740657?width=700&amp;size=1.4238042269187987&amp;pixel_ratio=2 1400w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740657?width=700&amp;size=1.4238042269187987&amp;pixel_ratio=3 2100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, (max-width: 979px) 620px, (max-width: 1299px) 540px, 700px\" src=\"https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740657?width=700&amp;height=492\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"wsj-article-caption article__inset__image__caption\" itemprop=\"caption\">\n<h4 class=\"wsj-article-caption-content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Artesia_NM\"><\/span>Artesia, N.M.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>      <span class=\"wsj-article-credit article__inset__image__caption__credit\" itemprop=\"creator\"><br \/>\n            istock<br \/>\n          <\/span><br \/>\n  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Developed largely by money from the oil and gas industry, the economy of\u00a0Artesia\u00a0today is also bolstered by the agriculture, dairy and tourism sectors. This southeast New Mexico city of 12,500 residents offers year-round sunshine without pollution or traffic congestion.<\/p>\n<p>Popular recreation destinations for residents include an aquatic center, along with Baish Park and Jaycee Park. In addition, the community has recently invested heavily in its downtown area, which is now classified as a New Mexico MainStreet District.<\/p>\n<p>The<em> <\/em>median home value in Artesia is $191,044 <em>(Zillow, January 2023).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>See<\/strong>: 12 best American road trips<\/p>\n<h6><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Bloomfield\"><\/span><strong>5. Bloomfield<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n<div data-layout=\"inline\n                \" data-layout-mobile=\"\" class=\"\n          media-object\n          type-InsetMediaIllustration\n            inline\n  article__inset\n          article__inset--type-InsetMediaIllustration\n            article__inset--inline\n  \"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"\n        media-object-image\n        enlarge-image\n        img-inline\n        article__inset__image\n      \" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:66.57142857142857%;\" data-subtype=\"photo\" class=\"image-container  responsive-media article__inset__image__image\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740659?width=540&amp;size=1.5005861664712778 540w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740659?width=620&amp;size=1.5005861664712778 620w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740659?width=639&amp;size=1.5005861664712778 639w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740659?width=700&amp;size=1.5005861664712778 700w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740659?width=700&amp;size=1.5005861664712778&amp;pixel_ratio=1.5 1050w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740659?width=700&amp;size=1.5005861664712778&amp;pixel_ratio=2 1400w, https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740659?width=700&amp;size=1.5005861664712778&amp;pixel_ratio=3 2100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 100vw, (max-width: 979px) 620px, (max-width: 1299px) 540px, 700px\" src=\"https:\/\/images.mktw.net\/im-740659?width=700&amp;height=466\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"wsj-article-caption article__inset__image__caption\" itemprop=\"caption\">\n<h4 class=\"wsj-article-caption-content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_BistiDe-Na-Zin_Wilderness_outside_Bloomfield_NM\"><\/span>The Bisti\/De-Na-Zin Wilderness outside Bloomfield, N.M.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>      <span class=\"wsj-article-credit article__inset__image__caption__credit\" itemprop=\"creator\"><br \/>\n            istock<br \/>\n          <\/span><br \/>\n  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>In the northwest portion of the state is\u00a0Bloomfield, with a population estimated at around 7,800 residents. The city\u2019s economy is diverse, with strong sectors in oil and gas, alternative energy, retail and tourism, and more than 400 companies making up the business community.<\/p>\n<p>The San Juan River courses along the city\u2019s boundary and provides excellent fishing, kayaking and canoeing recreation. In addition, Bloomfield is an ideal center point to visit nearby attractions like Quality Waters, Navajo Lake State Park, Angel Peak Scenic Area and Salmon Ruins &amp; Heritage Park.<\/p>\n<p>The median home value is $181,119 <em>(Zillow, January 2023).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read the <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/livability.com\/nm\/affordable-places-to-live\/5-best-small-towns-in-new-mexico\/\" class=\"icon none\"><em>original article on Livability<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul class=\"articleList\">\n<li>\n      <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/livability.com\/best-places\/2022-top-100-best-places-to-live-in-the-us\/\" class=\"icon none\">The 100 best places to live in the U.S. in 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"byline article__byline\">\n<p>    <span>By<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"author  hasMenu\" data-scrim='{\"type\":\"author\",\"header\":\"Livability editors\",\"subhead\":\"The Wall Street Journal\",\"list\":[]}' itemscope itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\">\n<h4 itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Livability_editors\"><\/span>Livability editors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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